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Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities
📍 Islamabad, Pakistan, PK·🕐 16d ago·1 outlet
Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.
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Reliability ScoreVery high
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Very high80–100%
A highly rated outlet, or several independent outletsHigh60–79%
One well-rated outlet so farModerate40–59%
A lower-rated or state-run outlet, or one report of something seriousLow20–39%
A low-rated outlet on a serious or sensitive storyVery low0–19%
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