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Afghanistan

Oliver Marsden

Pakistan says it is at ‘open war’ with the Taliban as airstrikes hit Afghan cities

Islamabad vows to ‘crush’ its foes and targets Kabul after steady escalation of tit-for-tat border attacks

Sat 28 Feb 2026

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SAS leaders suppressed war crimes claims, Afghanistan inquiry hears
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Taliban edict on female aid staff pushes Afghan women deeper into the shadows

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Taliban edict on female aid staff pushes Afghan women deeper into the shadows

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