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On Afghan Highways, Even the Police Fear the Taliban’s Toll Collectors

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As the U.S. retreats and peace talks stall, the Taliban have increasingly taken over Afghanistan’s highways, raising millions in unofficial taxes and strengthening their hand at the negotiating table.
By BY DAVID ZUCCHINO AND FAHIM ABED from NYT World

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