KABUL -- Talks with Western officials in Oslo have showcased the Afghan Taliban's desperate efforts to gain international recognition for their government, and diplomats are hopeful that the engagement may soon bear some fruit.
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Taliban hopeful of international recognition after Oslo talks
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The Afghan Taliban under Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, left, sought international recognition at talks held late last month in Norway. (Source photos by Reuters)
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