So far, the Taliban's political leadership has presented a moderate face, promising amnesty to government security forces who lay down their arms, even writing letters of guarantee that they will not be pursued, although reserving the right to prosecute serious crimes
FILE — People watch a convoy of Afghan Security Forces vehicles in Kabul, Afghanistan on Aug. 16, 2021. Taliban leaders have promised amnesty to Afghan officials and soldiers, but there are increasing reports of detentions, disappearances and even executions. (Jim Huylebroek/The New York Times)
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