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Tora Bora, known locally as Spion Ghar, is a cave complex situated in the White Mountains, Safed Koh, of eastern Afghanistan, in the Pachir Wa Agam District of Nangarhar province, March 5, 2009. Afghan National Army Commandos are preparing to clear those caves of insurgents.

Tora Bora, known locally as Spion Ghar, is a cave complex situated in the White Mountains, Safed Koh, of eastern Afghanistan, in the Pachir Wa Agam District of Nangarhar province, March 5, 2009. Afghan National Army Commandos are preparing to clear those caves of insurgents.

Tora Bora, known locally as Spion Ghar, is a cave complex situated in the White Mountains, Safed Koh, of eastern Afghanistan, in the Pachir Wa Agam District of Nangarhar province, March 5, 2009. Afghan National Army Commandos are preparing to clear those caves of insurgents.

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