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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"Ask yourself: 'Who would marry me after I get my divorce?' You'll have to compromise a lot or you'll lose your dignity and honour."
— Abdullah Sarhadi , Politician
"Mr Governor, my honour and dignity have already been ruined."
— Tuba , Activist
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Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
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