Days of Fear: A Firsthand Account of Captivity Under the New Taliban

The harrowing experience of Mastrogiacomo unfolds as he faces the grim reality of captivity by the Taliban in March 2007. Following his driver’s brutal execution after Italy's refusal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Mastrogiacomo grapples with fear and despair, believing he may meet a similar fate. This gripping narrative explores themes of survival, the psychological toll of imprisonment, and the harsh consequences of political decisions in a volatile conflict zone.