Travelers often carry extra SIM card with pro-Taliban content, just in case
BY David Boroff
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Friday, December 30 2011, 1:51 AM
The wrong ringtone can get you killed in the unpredictable and dangerous world of Afghanistan.
Thugs at Taliban checkpoints will often check the cells of travelers for hints of their allegiance.
If your ringtone is Lady Gaga, for instance, the militant group might view it as pro-American and react with hostility or even deadly violence. As a result, many residents are forced to stock up on Taliban-friendly ringtones in case they are stopped at checkpoints. READ MORE
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