The Taliban has taken control of Ghazni, the capital of Ghazni province, about 150km (80 miles) southwest of capital Kabul – the 10th provincial capital to fall in a week.The armed group has made rapid advances since launching its offensive in May while troops from the United States and NATO nations leave the war-torn country after 20 years.The offensive comes as talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government on a political understanding to lead to a peace deal, backed by the US and its allies, have failed to make significant progress.
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