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Published 18 August 2021 5:49pm

By Claudia Farhart

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Who are the Taliban?

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As the Taliban takes control in Afghanistan after a 20 year gap, who are they and what do they stand for?

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As the Taliban takes control in Afghanistan after a 20 year gap, who are they and what do they stand for?

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