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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad

Behind the lines: Interviews with the real Taliban

Insurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul
Insurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
Amanullah, a Taliban from Ghazni
Amanullah, an insurgent from Ghazni Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
A Taliban insurgent prays in Wardak
A Taliban insurgent of Qomendan Hemmet unit from Salar district prays in Wardak Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
Insurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul
Insurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
Mawlawi Abdul Halim a Taliban commander from Ghazni
Mawlawi Abdul Halim, a Taliban commander from Ghazni Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
nsurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul
Insurgents on patrol on the outskirts of Kabul Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
Qomendan Hemmet a Taliban commander sits with his lieutenants
Qomendan Hemmet, the Taliban commander in Salar district sits between his two lieutenants. Photograph: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad /Guardian
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