You may or may not have heard of the kidnapping of Korean aid workers in Afghanistan by Pushtun Taliban. Apparently this act actually violates a very important cultural principle in Pushtun culture which could even lead to difficulties for the kidnappers among their own people-group. "The Taliban are guided by the Afghan Pashtunwali code, a principle that requires “hospitality to all, especially guests and strangers” – and this kidnapping is a clear violation of the code, offending the weary people of Afghanistan on whom they depend."
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