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How the Taliban wins over Afghans without firing a shot

By addressing social injustices — like the price of marriage — the Taliban has no trouble winning hearts and minds.

Afghan bride Zahara, 24, is held by the groom Gulam Ali and her sister as they walk to the wedding ceremony held at the family house Oct. 14, 2010 in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.

Paula Bronstein

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