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Taliban claims control of district
Afghan fighters near Kandahar city say they will expand their operations in the summer.
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2011 18:37 GMT

NATO forces say they have secured control of the south of Afghanistan. But just 30 minutes by car from Kandahar city, the Taliban has set up camps.

Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from one such camp in Zharay district, where commanders tell her they will expand their operations in the summer.
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