The Taliban’s governance has intensified ethnic divides in Afghanistan. Almost all important positions are held by Pashtun leaders, with minority figures given titles but little authority.
Some observers described the behavior of Afghan forces as unprofessional, saying that using holy months for political publicity is not appropriate—especially for a government that presents itself as an Islamic state.
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