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World Service,5 mins

Plant more trees

The Fifth Floor

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This week the head of the Taliban in Afghanistan made a statement to his followers, and a surprising one at that. Hibatullah Akhundzada urged Afghans to plant more trees, quoting the Quran, "for the beautification of Earth and the benefit of almighty Allah's creations". So does the Taliban - more famous for its scorched earth destruction of vineyards, orchards and forests during its time in power - have a green side? Over to 麻豆社 Afghan's Ismael Saadat.

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