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Now playing Next No Comment Taliban disperse Kabul protest with gunfire Afghan protesters defied the Taliban for a second day on Thursday, waving their national flag in scattered demonstrations, and the Taliban fighters again responded violently as they faced down growing challenges to their rule. 19/08/2021
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Now playing Next No Comment Civilians gather outside French Embassy as hope of Kabul exit dwindles Scores of civilians carrying possessions were spotted camping outside the French embassy in Kabul on Thursday as the evacuation efforts by a number of countries, including the US, UK, France and other European nations continue. 19/08/2021
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