She noted the recent success of an American-led offensive in Afghanistan.

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While the political uncertainty has prevailed since the August 20 poll, the Taliban-led insurgency continues to undermine international efforts to bring stability to Afghanistan eight years after the U.S.-led coalition launched the anti-Taliban offensive.

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The Marines have been participating in Operation Khanjar -- the Marine-led offensive targeting militants in Helmand.

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The French-led offensive to flush out rebels has killed "hundreds" of militants, France said this week.

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But with the French-led offensive sending the militants on the run, residents once again roamed the streets without fear.

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