I'm one of the General Austin Miller military officers who's had the opportunity to speak with the The Taliban, and I've told them... it's important that the military sides set the conditions for a peaceful and political settlement in Afghanistan. However, the civilians in Dawlat Abad who spoke to CNN seemed wary of the The Taliban and their intentions once foreigners leave.Several told The Taliban had quickly introduced new rules after taking over the area. Girls could no longer go to school and women could not go to the market unless accompanied by a man. One witness to the commando shooting said :.