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File:Reagan sitting with people from the Afghanistan-Pakistan region in February 1983.jpg

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English: From left to right: 1. Unknown; 2. Unknown; 3. Ronald Reagan; 4. Unknown; 5. Unknown; 6. Unknown; 7. Unknown; 8. Unknown.
Original caption: “C12820-32, President Reagan meeting with Afghan Freedom Fighters to discuss Soviet atrocities in Afghanistan. 2/2/83.” — Ronald Reagan Library
  • SPECIAL NOTE: There is no evidence that the people sitting around Mr. Reagan are Afghans. The Mujahideen were based inside Pakistan, trained by and under the control of Pakistan's military. The people sitting around Mr. Reagan appear to be wearing Pakistani style clothes. In addition to that, it was very easy for anyone in Pakistan to secure an Afghan passport in order to travel to the United States. The number 5 guy clearly appears as a Pakistani due to his Punjabi style moustache and turban. Therefore, these may be Pakistani imposters who fraudulently presented themselves as Afghans to the White House. If you have information as to who these individuals are please share that information on my talk page or remove the "Unknown" and add the person's name. Thank you.
Date 2 February 1983
Source THE PRESIDENT AT WORK/SIGNIFICANT EVENTS (file: c12820-32.jpg)
Author White House Photo Office
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PD: Courtesy Ronald Reagan Library, official government record

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