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Demonstrations Against Taliban Spread

August 19, 2021 · 8:38 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Protesters took to the streets to rally against Taliban rule for the second day on Thursday, this time marching in Kabul, including near the presidential palace,” the New York Times reports.

“At one demonstration in the city, about 200 people had gathered before the Taliban broke it up violently.”

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