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Afghans flee their homes as Taliban advance

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Tens of thousands flee their homes as Taliban advance in Afghanistan

The dramatic advance of the Taliban on Afghanistan's regional capitals has terrified people and prompted tens of thousands to flee their homes creating a humanitarian catastrophe.

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