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Afghan Taliban supporters wave the group's flag in Chaman, Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan. AP Photo
Afghan Taliban supporters wave the group's flag in Chaman, Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan. AP Photo
Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan's trade crossings
Militants seized main trading route with Pakistan on Wednesday, residents say
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The National
15 July, 2021