The Taliban leaders, who have never been seen in public before, have made their first statements on Afghan soil, much to the astonishment of the world over their seizure of power.
They hoped to calm a troubled nation and the international community, ensuring that Afghans who help international forces are not harmed, that freedom of the press is protected, and that women are allowed to abide by Islamic principles. Learn and work.
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