The Taliban is firmly in control of Afghanistan.

It's a hard line conservative government- that immediately began undoing progress girls and women achieved over the last 20 years.

And has cracked down on music, dancing, and western style dress.

But the Taliban says it's welcoming journalists and others to visit the nation.

What is it like to drive across the country, through many Taliban strongholds?

CGTN's Sean Callebs gives us a look.

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