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Taliban masks quickly fall off: police chief executed, civilians beaten and female news anchors banned from TV

The Taliban 2.0? Forget all the sweet talk. After only a few days, nothing remains of the so-called embellished image.…

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How Ghani’s escape thwart agreements reach between Taliban and Afghans

President Ashraf Ghani’s flight from Afghanistan undermined diplomatic efforts to secure a two-week ceasefire and begin negotiations on the establishment…

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At least 2 killed in protests against Taliban flag

At least two people have been killed in protests against the hanging of the Taliban flag in Jalalabad, one of…

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WhatsApp shuts down group created by Taliban to respond to Afghan complaints

Facebook has closed a hotline set up on WhatsApp by the Taliban to respond to possible complaints from Afghans

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Taliban fighters attack crowds with firearms, whips, and sticks

Despite the Taliban’s promise to ensure safe passage to Kabul airport for civilians being evacuated, violence is being used against…

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Human remains found in landing gear of plane that took off from Kabul in a hurry

Human remains have been found in the landing gear of an army plane that took off from Kabul in a…

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These are the new Taliban 2.0! Younger, stronger, and richer

While they suddenly seemed to recapture Afghanistan out of the blue, the Taliban actually never really left. After their first…

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Hallucinating images at Kabul airport: people cling to plane

Chaos and panic have erupted since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Images have already surfaced on social media showing…

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Taliban call for talks: ‘War in Afghanistan is over’

Taliban have taken power after they also largely took control of the capital Kabul. The representatives of the Islamic fundamentalists…

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President flees from Afghanistan: ‘I did it to avoid extra bloodshed’

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani explained in a Facebook post why he fled his country. “I did it to avoid extra…

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No single shot! Why does the Afghan army surrender without firing

Taliban entered the outskirts of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. This brought to an end a lightning offensive. How could…

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‘Absolute doomsday scenario’ unfolds in Afghanistan: Taliban invade capital Kabul

The Taliban have invaded the Afghan capital Kabul, the Afghan interior ministry said. The capital was the only major city…

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