The Age · World / Asia

Embattled but defiant, a brutal regime holds a country hostage

· By Elian Peltier
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The black and white flags of the Taliban were flying high along the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, as the group celebrated five years in power on Saturday.

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