Afghanistan: Taliban 'De Facto' Power In Many Provinces, Says Report

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London, 8 Dec. (AKI) - The Taliban has strengthened its reach in Afghanistan and become the 'de facto' governing power in several provinces, an international think-tank said on Monday. The International Council on Security and Development said that the Taliban now holds a permanent presence in 72 percent of Afghanistan, up from 54 per cent a year ago.

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