Which interpretation of Islam does the Taliban envision for Afghanistan?

The Taliban have announced a new interim government. This is the first real glimpse the world is getting at what their governance in Afghanistan in 2021 might look like. Islam is the key pillar of the group’s vision, but which version, and based on what interpretation? The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

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