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Unrest

Taliban violently disperse rare protest; 1 killed, 6 wounded

Taliban violently disperse rare protest; 1 killed, 6 wounded

The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, quashing a rare public show of dissent as they met with Afghan officials from the Western-backed government they toppled.
by The Associated Press

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'Do not give up': Americans help Afghans in new homeland

'Do not give up': Americans help Afghans in new homeland

Across the U.S., the agencies that resettle refugees and volunteers are scrambling to help Afghan citizens who are fleeing their country after helping the U.S. during the 20-year war there.
by The Associated Press

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Taliban vow to honor women's rights but within Islamic law

Taliban vow to honor women's rights but within Islamic law

The Taliban vowed Tuesday to respect women's rights, forgive those who resisted them and ensure a secure Afghanistan as part of a publicity blitz aimed at convincing world powers and a fearful population that they have changed.
by The Associated Press

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Biden says he stands 'squarely behind' Afghanistan decision

Biden says he stands 'squarely behind' Afghanistan decision

Striking a defiant tone, President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan as he acknowledged the “gut-wrenching” images coming out of the country after the swift Taliban takeover of the government.
by The Associated Press

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Taliban take over Afghanistan: What we know and what's next

Taliban take over Afghanistan: What we know and what's next

On Monday, President Joe Biden acknowledged that the collapse of the Afghan government happened much more quickly than he anticipated, but said he stood “squarely behind” his decision to pull U.S. troops out.
by The Associated Press

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