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Afghan Man Claims to Be 140, Faces Scrutiny

4/4/2025

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Aqel Nazir, hailing from Khost province, Afghanistan, boldly claims to be 140 years old, possibly the oldest person alive. He vividly remembers the 1919 Third Anglo-Afghan War, yet the Taliban is scrutinizing his assertions due to a lack of documentation. His family stands by him, fervently seeking official acknowledgment of his remarkable age.

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Story summary

Aqel Nazir, hailing from Khost province, Afghanistan, boldly claims to be 140 years old, possibly the oldest person alive. He vividly remembers the 1919 Third Anglo-Afghan War, yet the Taliban is scrutinizing his assertions due to a lack of documentation. His family stands by him, fervently seeking official acknowledgment of his remarkable age.