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From Taliban radicalization to counterterrorism: one man's path

Original: DEPROGRAMMED: How a man radicalized by the Taliban became a counterterrorism force saving lives from extremism

A man once radicalized by the Taliban has recounted how he turned away from extremism and now works in counterterrorism, helping to prevent attacks and pull others out of radical movements. His story, told under the banner of being 'deprogrammed,' traces the journey from recruited militant to someone credited with saving lives from extremism.

Why now: Stories of rehabilitation from extremism draw attention amid ongoing concern about radicalization and recruitment.

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