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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBCsees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

BBC News24 Aug 2026, 05:00 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

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Source: BBC News. Published 24 Aug 2026, 05:00 am.

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