Who are the new Taliban?

France 24
Monday 30 March 2009 17:25 BST
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With frustration growing at the pace of reform in Afghanistan, the 'new Taliban' of political dissidents are less motivated by religious zealotry than they are by corruption and poor governance. As many groups call for a new approach which includes negotiations with those who hold beliefs from across the political spectrum, France 24 asks: who are the new Taliban?

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