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Afghanistan's religious minorities live in fear after Taliban takeover

Aug 29, 2021 View Original Article
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    -22% Somewhat Liberal

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    -22% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    -59% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

39% : The Taliban have in the past targeted and killed individuals because of their beliefs or their links to the Afghan government, and religious leaders have been threatened with death for preaching messages contrary to the movement's strict and austere interpretation of Islam, according to a 2019 State Department report on religious freedom.

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