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Taliban denies detaining foreign citizens for political gain in response to US officials
Afghan UN Representative Calls on Pakistan to Stop Attacks on Afghan Civilians and Infrastructure
Taliban react to US decision: No foreign citizen detained 'for bargaining'
EU Delivers 270 Tons of Nutritional Aid for Malnourished Children in Afghanistan
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