Afghan Taliban prioritise control over recognition
The Taliban's decision to enforce harsh Islamic penalties may stem from a need to prove their credentials
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- Perceived policy failure
- Denying ground to IS
- Forget recognition
- Turbulent priests
- Enough money to stay afloat
- Shared fight
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