On the recordMarch 1, 2016
In his January 2016 report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction observed that, 'the Taliban now controls more territory than at any time since 2001.'
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Wilson cites a report highlighting increased Taliban control in Afghanistan.
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