No women given posts in Taliban's new Afghan government

Taliban spokesman Zabhiullah Mujahid announces the interim government

Taliban spokesman Zabhiullah Mujahid announces the interim government Source: AAP

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The Taliban had promised an inclusive government that would reflect the ethnic makeup of the country, but all the top positions were handed to key leaders from the movement.

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