Taliban gain more territory in Afghanistan

Just over a week after US forces pulled out of the Bagram military base, the Taliban have captured two districts in the province where the base is located. While the Afghan government asks for a return to peace talks, the well-known former mujahedin commander Ismail Khan has promised to fight back.

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(Image: Afghan forces have been struggling to keep the Taliban at bay. Credit: EPA)