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‘Shock’ across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities

‘Shock’ and anger across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities

08/12/2021

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‘Shock’ across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities

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‘Shock’ and anger across Afghanistan as Taliban blitz through cities

People in Afghanistan are in disbelief and angry at their local leaders as the Taliban advances across the nation, reports special correspondent Jane Ferguson. Fergson spoke with William Brangham about how quickly security forces in the region collapsed after the U.S. backed out.

08/12/2021

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