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Afghanistan's brutal year: the return of the Taliban

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Video. Afghanistan's brutal year: the return of the Taliban

Updated: 20/12/2021 - 15:18 GMT+1

It was a year of turmoil for Afghanistan and its people. From the Western withdrawal and evacuation to the Taliban's seizure of power - a look back at the tumultuous events of 2021.

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