Al addresses both Hazel and Riley as "Hazel Jaan" and "Riley Jaan." The word "Jaan" has its roots in the Urdu language, and its translation is "Life." It is widely used in East Asian countries as a way to address one's beloved, the person who is everything in one's life. In this instance, it undoubtedly means "dear friend."
Afghanistan has been in conflict or war continuously since 1978, but it had three Civil Wars:
1st Afghan Civil War (1989-1992): collapse of the communist Afghan government of Mohammad Najibullah.
2nd Afghan Civil War (1992-1996): expansion of the Taliban across most of Afghanistan and establishment of the Taliban-ruled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in 1996.
3rd Afghan Civil War (1996-2001): Taliban controlled most of Afghanistan.
Since Al is younger than 30, he must have been born at the beginning of the 2nd Civil War, around 1992.
Since Al is younger than 30, he must have been born at the beginning of the 2nd Civil War, around 1992.