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Spokesman utters words of tolerance and good governance but evidence contradicts him
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Many Afghans face starvation with country isolated and economy unravelling, aid agencies warn
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Herat residents fear Taliban in homes and workplaces as it masses outside city
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Taliban denies role in attack on camp of mine-clearing charity Halo Trust
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Kabul suicide blast kills 48 people at educational centre as wave of violence continues
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Thousands of Taliban fighters welcomed into cities during three--day truce
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