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Taliban develop more complex attack methods

Footage passed to Al Jazeera shows Taliban use more sophisticated strategies for suicide bombings.
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2013 02:16

As the new US defence secretary prepares to discuss the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, there are fears that the Taliban have developed more sophisticated forms of attack.

Wardak province is seen as the most vulnerable, and in footage passed to Al Jazeera, the Taliban appear to move freely without being detected.

Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from Kabul.

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