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The race to aid Afghan allies continued as the Taliban sought to reassure that they would not engage in reprisal killings. Here's the latest.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:19 AM EST

With both the Biden administration and the Taliban promising to offer protection, for millions of Afghans the future promised only more uncertainty. Despite assurances of safe passage, the Taliban are not only known to operate with brutality, but also have a dismal history of managing a vast nation largely dependent on foreign aid.

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