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Rahimullah served in the Afghan army for two years, deployed to the bloody front lines of the southern province of Helmand. When he quit, it was not because of the combat: It was when the Taliban went after his family back home, telling them that if he didn’t leave the army there would be a fine of one Kalashnikov rifle, seven cartridge magazines and $1,000 — or worse.

"Afghan Army Recruitment Dwindles as Taliban Threaten Families" is from the November 18, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Mujib Mashal and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan — Four attacks across Afghanistan on Saturday night and Sunday killed at least 26 government security officers, while two schools were also set ablaze, according to Afghan officials.

"Attacks in Afghanistan Leave Dozens Dead and 2 Schools Burned" is from the April 15, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Jawad Sukhanyar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Taliban insurgents using sophisticated night vision and laser targeting equipment overran Afghan army positions near the northern city of Kunduz on Tuesday, killing at least eight people and wounding five more, Afghan officials said.

"Taliban Fighters Using High-Tech Gear Kill Afghan Forces" is from the January 16, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Even the most guarded places in Afghanistan are not safe.

"‘Shortage of Coffins’ After Slaughter by Taliban" is from the April 22, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Najim Rahim and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Taliban insurgents killed at least 57 Afghan police officers and soldiers in four attacks in northern Afghanistan on Monday, a day after more than 60 people were killed in a separate barrage, Afghan officials said.

"New Taliban Attacks Kill Dozens of Afghan Soldiers and Police Officers" is from the September 10, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Fahim Abed and narrated by Kristi Burns.

MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan — An airstrike killed six Taliban insurgents along the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, an area where cross-border attacks are rare, Afghan officials said Monday.

"Airstrike Near Tajikistan Border Kills Taliban, Afghans Say" is from the August 27, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Kristi Burns.

BAGHLAN-E-MARKAZI, Afghanistan — In a chaotic day of violence throughout Afghanistan, scores of police officers, soldiers and civilians were killed by insurgents who, in four separate attacks, overran a major military base, killed a police chief, destroyed a police post and bombed a memorial event.

"Across Afghanistan, Scores Are Killed in a Deadly Wave of Violence" is from the September 09, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan — Taliban insurgents overran an Afghan army base and a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 39 soldiers and police officers, officials said, and a suicide bomber in the capital killed at least 48 people in a classroom.

"Taliban Attack Another Afghan Army Base, Killing Dozens" is from the August 15, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Fahim Abed and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Fourteen members of a family, including three small children, were killed in northern Afghanistan when a U.S. airstrike destroyed their home, several Afghan officials confirmed Friday.

"A Family of 14 Dies in an Airstrike. U.S. Officials Deny They Were Civilians." is from the July 20, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan — More than 200 Islamic State fighters and their two top commanders surrendered to the Afghan government on Wednesday to avoid capture by Taliban insurgents, after a two-day battle that was a decisive victory for the Taliban, participants on all sides confirmed.

"Taliban Surge Routs ISIS in Northern Afghanistan" is from the August 01, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Rod Nordland and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan — A political crisis is brewing in northern Afghanistan, where government forces on Wednesday opened fire on supporters of a powerful militia commander who were protesting his arrest.

"Afghan Forces Open Fire on Backers of Powerful Militia Commander" is from the July 04, 2018 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Najim Rahim and Mujib Mashal and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.