Meanwhile, the Taliban says they will honor women's rights as long as they are in line with Islamic law, which means they'll treat women and girls like [BLEEP]. And the press is allowed to remain independent as long as they don't go against national values.

Mujahid, who had been a shadowy figure for years, promised the Taliban would honor women's rights, but within the norms of Islamic law, though he gave few details. He said the group wanted private media to "remain independent," but stressed journalists "should not work against national values."


And he promised the insurgents would secure Afghanistan - but seek no revenge against those who worked with the former government or with foreign governments or forces.

"We assure you that nobody will go to their doors to ask why they helped," he said.

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I hope no one is taking any of these gestures seriously. The American media (and politicians) has taught the Taliban how to put on a top notch dog and pony show.

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