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Poisoned or petrified?

The Taliban has burned down scores of girls schools in recent years. It is now accused of mass poisonings but UN and Nato tests show no trace of poison and some suggest the symptoms are psychosomatic, writes Matthieu Aikins

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Afghan civilians protest after Nato raid

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Mass grave found in Afghanistan

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Kunduz market reopens as authorities announce: 'This is peace'

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Swedish journalist shot dead in Afghanistan

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Taliban 'in full retreat' in the north of Afghanistan

Afghan opposition forces claim they are routing the Taliban throughout the north of the country.

Sun, 11 Nov, 2001

Taliban wants UN help for refugees

The Taliban has pleaded for UN help for refugees inside Afghanistan, as US heavy bombers hammer front line positions.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2001

US bombers target Taliban in North

US warplanes resumed bombing early today on several Taliban positions in an effort to clear the way for advances by forces opposed to Afghanistan’s ruling movement.

Sun, 04 Nov, 2001

US pounds Taliban positions as Alliance reinforces troops

US war jets pounded Taliban positions north of Kabul today in the fourth straight day of front line assaults apparently aimed at helping the opposition advance on the capital.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2001

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