165 Days: Prisoner of the Taliban

British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi was kidnapped by the Taliban and held captive for 165 days in Waziristan, Pakistan. He was tortured and humiliated, and his fellow prisoners were not returned. This is a reminder of the privilege of freedom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi embarks on perilous journeys to the world's most dangerous regions. His mission? To conduct secret interviews with Taliban commanders, a daring endeavor that puts him in the crosshairs of danger. However, fate has other plans for him. Asad finds himself on the wrong end of the camera lens, held at gunpoint, with a staggering price of 10 million US dollars on his head.

Captivity becomes his reality as he spends a staggering 165 days in the clutches of his captors. The negotiations for his release are complex and intricate, involving Al Qaeda intermediaries who work tirelessly to secure his freedom.

During his time in captivity, Asad and his fellow prisoners endure unimaginable torture and humiliation. Many of them never return home, their lives forever altered by the horrors they experienced. This is a harrowing firsthand account of Taliban captivity in Waziristan, a treacherous border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It serves as a stark reminder of the precious privilege of freedom that we often take for granted.

Asad Qureshi's resilience and determination in the face of adversity are awe-inspiring. His story sheds light on the human cost of conflict and the sacrifices made by those who risk everything to bring attention to the world's pressing issues. Through his lens, we witness the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the darkest of times.

Weight: 928g
Dimension: 161 x 237 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364266