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Poor and Unemployed, Young Afghan Men Turning to Part-Time Work for the Taliban

Posted on Apr 24, 2009, Source: Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Says one 22-year-old with a family of eight: "I'm just fighting for the money. If I find another job, I'll leave this one as soon as possible."

In Afghanistan, Taliban Taking Cut of Reconstruction Funds

Posted on Mar 24, 2009, Source: Institute for War and Peace Reporting

"The Taliban have two goals," says one official. "Money to make themselves stronger. Second, they want to show their power."
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