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Taliban Captures Afghanistan's Fourth Largest City Mazar-i-Sharif
After capturing Kandahar, the Taliban has now seized the fourth largest city of Afghanistan namely Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balk province. Furthermore, the group is looking for the capture of two major cities that include Kabul and Jalalabad. However, it already controls ''about 20 of Afghanistan's 30 provinces''. ''Remobilizing the Afghan security and defense forces is our top priority,'' said Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani.
Tags: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan Forces, Taliban, Balkh, Terrorists
Courtesy: ANI
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As Taliban Advances, President Ashraf Ghani Address Nation For First Time
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani made his first public remark since the Taliban took over the major cities in the region. In a brief prerecorded televised message, Ghani said, "As your President, my focus is on preventing further instability, violence, and displacement of my people." He further said that his priority is to remobilize armed forces. Besides, the President showed no sign of resignation as demanded by the Taliban.
Tags: Taliban, President Ashraf Ghani, Kabul, Afghanistan Forces
Courtesy: India Today
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Taliban Captures 3 More Afghan Provincial Capitals In 1 Week
Taliban after gaining control over Northern Afghanistan Kunduz province on August 8, has captured over five provinces in recent months. "After some fierce fighting, the mujahideen, with the grace of God, captured the capital of Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul city, the government buildings, and all the installations there," the Taliban said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Afghan defense ministry said that the forces are fighting to take back key areas.
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan Forces, US Afghanistan Deal, Terrorism
Courtesy: The Hindu
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77 Taliban Terrorists Killed, 22 Injured In Security Operations By Afghan Forces
The Afghan Forces in the last 24 hours carried out multiple air and ground operations in Afghanistan's Helmand killing at least 75 and wounding 22 Taliban terrorists, including three military commission leaders, Afghan deputy defense minister spokesperson Fawad Aman confirmed. The confrontation between the Afghan forces and the Taliban has increased drastically after the withdrawal of the American troops from Afghanistan. Taliban has captured… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan Forces, Taliban, Security Forces, counter Terrorism
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Afghan Govt Won't Surrender To Taliban In Next 100 Years, Says Ghani
In an interview, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said that despite the bloodshed and destruction caused by the Taliban and its supporters, the Afghan government won't surrender to the Taliban even in hundred years. Reportedly, in the last 24 hours, Afghan forces have killed over 200 Taliban terrorists. The authorities have clarified that they will protect Afghanistan against Talibans’ determination to… read-more
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan, ashraf ghani, Afghanistan Forces
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Afghan Forces Oust Taliban, Gains Control Over Qala-e-Naw City
Taliban entered the Qala-e-Naw city on July 7, and launched their first official attack ever since the US started withdrawing its last troops from Afghanistan. Reportedly, Afghan forces stationed airstrikes to drive them out and take control of the city's major government buildings. "The enemy suffered heavy casualties and now we are advancing and driving the enemy out," said Special Force commander Sayed Nezami.
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Qala-e-Naw, Afghanistan Forces, Us troops, withdrawal, Special Forces
Courtesy: BBC News
