Afghan Taliban's warning

A spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban has told the BBC that foreign troops must all leave Afghanistan by the agreed September deadline. There are reports that 1,000 mainly US troops could remain to protect diplomatic missions and Kabul's international airport. Meanwhile, violence continues with Taliban forces gaining more territory across the country. We'll hear how Afghans feel about the direction of their country and explain the background.

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Picture: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen (BBC)