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Exploitation Amidst Tragedy: The Ethical Dilemma of Profiting from Human Suffering

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An Afghan footballer named Zaki Anwari tragically fell to his death while attempting to cling to a United States Army plane as it airlifted people out of Taliban-controlled Kabul airport. The Director-General of Physical Education and Sports in Afghanistan confirmed the death of the 17-year-old national youth team player.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the group reported that Anwari, like many other Afghans, was attempting to escape Afghanistan but tragically fell from a US plane and lost his life.
Arif Peyman, the head of media relations for sports and Afghanistan’s Olympic Committee, informed The New York Times that Anwari came from a low-income family and had harbored dreams of joining the national team. He had diligently pursued both his athletic aspirations and his studies.

Tragedy at Kabul Airport: Zaki Anwari's Desperate Attempt to Escape

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Following the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, thousands of Afghans rushed to Kabul airport in a desperate bid to flee the country, fearing for their lives. Distressing footage emerged showing people running across the runway, clinging desperately to the sides of planes. Additional short videos circulating on social media depicted individuals falling from a C-17 aircraft after it had taken off.

This raises questions about the dire circumstances driving individuals to view such perilous travel as safer than remaining on Afghan soil. Rather than empathizing with the harrowing realities faced by these individuals, some chose to ridicule their heart-wrenching plight.

There have been reports of T-shirts featuring a graphic depicting a plane in flight with two figures falling from it, accompanied by the caption "Afghan skydiving club." These shirts gained viral attention online.
The product description on the website promotes the shirt as suitable for those interested in parachuting and skydiving, suggesting it is for individuals who enjoy jumping from airplanes to experience exhilaration. The seller has even uploaded a 19-second video featuring a model showcasing the shirts in various sizes and colors. These T-shirts are available on at least half a dozen websites, including the main e-commerce platforms catering to both men and women, and they are being purchased by consumers.

The ethical question arises: Is it morally permissible to profit from such tragic incidents? Can humans truly be so callous?

Holly Dagres, a nonresident senior fellow at the Washington-based think tank the Atlantic Council, noted that while Afghan people were desperately clinging to planes in a bid to escape, there were others exploiting their suffering for commercial gain.
Social media users have condemned the websites selling these shirts. Numerous tweets have been directed at the sellers, urging them to recognize the inhumanity of their actions. TRT World tweeted, "T-shirts mocking Afghans who died falling from a US Air Force jet are being sold on several online stores with the tagline 'Afghan skydiving club'." Subsequently, several Twitter users have criticized these online retailers and called for them to be held accountable.
Netizens have demanded the removal of these shirts and called for an end to any business that profits from exploiting people's emotions. They have also called for action to be taken against the designers and sellers of these T-shirts, highlighting the exploitation of the terror inflicted by US troops in Afghanistan.

Facing a significant backlash on social media, with many users accusing these off-brand online clothing shops of disrespect and inhumanity, the creators of the T-shirts have offered awkward condolences to the victims.

While some brands selling these T-shirts have removed them from their inventory following the backlash, similar apparel can still be found on websites like TopTeeTrend, Gebli, and TShirtAtLowPrice.

As fellow human beings, where do we stand in the face of such actions?

How can individuals justify profiting from the emotions and hardships of others?

How can they claim to advocate for human rights while remaining oblivious to the pain they cause others?

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