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Taliban fighters stand guard inside the city of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
Taliban fighters stand guard inside the city of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, Afghanistan. AP
Taliban capture Pul-i-Alam, drawing closer to capital
Insurgents have taken several key leaders captive during their advance
Hikmat Noori
14 August, 2021