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Outside Afghanistan's capital, many cities, towns and provinces have been enduring Taliban rule beyond the gaze of the international media. The country's fourth largest city, Mazar-i-Sharif in the north, was taken by the Taliban a week ago. International organisations and charities have a large presence there, and many of their workers are fearful. A young mother, who works for one of them told Newshour what kind of a week its has been for her and other women in Mazar-i-Sharif. We are not naming her for her own safety.

(Photo: Taliban fighters with heavy weapons have been patrolling the streets of Afghan cities. Credit: EPA)