Taliban, Afghanistan and execution
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Fighting at the Afghanistan- Pakistan border has sparked rare showings of public support in Afghan cities for the Taliban, but analysts say a surge in nationalist sentiment won't translate into legitimacy for the regime.
THIS is the chilling moment crowds flock to watch a teenage boy shoot his family’s killer in a shocking ‘medieval’ public execution in Afghanistan. The 13-year-old boy was
Escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul are threatening the interests of China, the dominant economic player in the region.
Although the first round of talks was not successful, the Saudis will persist in their mediatory effort. Their prestige is on the line.
Sources within the Taliban leadership confirmed to CNN-News18 that this was not a spontaneous tribute. They said it was a calculated move linked to the Taliban’s long-standing position on the Durand Line.
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