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Abdul Hamid Khorasani: The Opportunist of Panjshir Creates Headaches for Afghan Taliban
- Volume 15 Issue 5
Mullah Noorullah Noori: Afghan Taliban Leader Questions Border with Pakistan
- Volume 15 Issue 3
Ustaz Ahmad Farooq’s Lasting Legacy in the South Asian Jihadist Ecosystem
- Volume 14 Issue 6
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