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Description	The current leader of the Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, as seen in this undated handout photograph by the Taliban.
Source	This footage was taken in Afghanistan. It has been used free online by several media outlets. Here's one of the sources: [1]
Article	Akhtar Mansour
Portion used	Full photo; the image is used to convey the meaning intended and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the intended image.
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Purpose of use	This image unique and is of a highly historical significance and value. It also illustrates an image of Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, a subject of public interest. The significance of the image is to help the reader identify the situation, assure the readers that they have reached the right article containing critical commentary about it, and illustrate the intended message in a way that words alone could not convey.
Replaceable?	Not replaceable. This footage was taken by members of an insurgent group and no background information is known of this picture besides what is shown. It belongs to a militant organization, and such pictures are typically not covered by copyright law (as they cannot legally copyright their material) and therefore it doesn't need fair use. It has no copyright.
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	Date/Time	Thumbnail	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	00:06, 22 March 2017		273 × 364 (10 KB)	DatBot (talk \| contribs)	Reduce size of non-free image (BOT - disable)
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