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Taliban expand cabinet, double down on all-male Afghanistan governmentWith the Taliban takeover, there's been widespread fear among girls and women that they would lose the gains of the past 20 years, and many of their concerns have materialized.WorldSep 21, 2021
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New Afghanistan interim government stacked with veteran Taliban rulersThe Cabinet selection defied the many voices that had urged inclusivity and moderation. Instead, it seemed to be a bow to the Taliban’s tens of thousands of fighters.WorldSep 8, 2021
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Taliban set to announce new government, pledge safe exit for Afghans left behindThe legitimacy of the government in the eyes of international donors and investors will be crucial for the economy as the country battles drought and the ravages of the conflict.WorldSep 2, 2021
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Women’s rights under microscope in Afghanistan as female political adviser killedGunmen shot dead a former television journalist and adviser to the Afghan parliament in Kabul on Saturday, underlining threats to women and drawing widespread condemnation.WorldMay 13, 2019
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Taliban won’t attend planned peace talks with U.S. in Saudi ArabiaThe upcoming negotiations are scheduled between the leaders of the Taliban and U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to discuss the withdrawal of foreign forces and a possible ceasefire in 2019.WorldJan 6, 2019
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Afghan civilians flee Kunduz to escape government battle with TalibanAfghan officials say civilians are leaving the northern city of Kunduz to escape fighting between government forces and the Taliban insurgents, a battle that is now in its fourth day.WorldOct 6, 2016
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Afghan refugees internally displaced by war reaches 1.2 million: Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International said Tuesday that more than 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to flee their homes due to violence in the past three years.WorldMay 31, 2016
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