How John Simpson's Taliban interview unfolded

Name: How John Simpson's Taliban interview unfolded
Uploaded: 2014-01-16T18:35:17.000Z
Duration: 3 min 41 s
Description: The Taliban in Afghanistan have told the BBC they are confident of victory after British and US troops pull out at the end of this year.

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The Taliban in Afghanistan have told the BBC they are confident of victory after British and US troops pull out at the end of this year.

In an exclusive interview with John Simpson a Taliban spokesman claimed: "Vast swathes of Helmand are under our control."

Middle East

16 January 2014