The Story Of The Taliban's Fall And Rise, In Their Own Words.

Taliban fighters on a hillside at Maydan Shahr in Wardak province, west of Kabul.
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The Taliban in Their Own Words -- Newsweek

During wars and after them, the real voice of the enemy is rarely heard. Propaganda is plentiful, as are prideful boasts—and the Taliban have certainly been quick studies at the modern art of information warfare. But the fears and ambitions of ordinary fighters are too often buried under statistics and theories propounded from thousands of miles away. That's been even more true in Iraq and Afghanistan, where reporters who might accurately convey the other side's perspective are at risk of being kidnapped or killed for their efforts.

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My Comment: In my opinion, this Newsweek article provides one (and only one) valuable service. It tells us who the enemy are, and how they see themselves. Read it all

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