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Inside the Map of the Afghan Conflict

Abandoned orchards, deadly landmines, and a commander nicknamed The Terminator.

BBC Afghan recently published the results of an ambitious project to assess the Taliban's influence across the country. Helmand Province in the south is the most affected area, and also home territory for BBC Afghan reporter Auliya Atrafi.

Image: Afghan soldier sits with gun on front line
Credit: BBC

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