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Taliban Regains Ground in Dand-e-Ghori
Embattled Dand-e-Ghori in Baghlan province has once again been the scene of fierce fighting between Afghan security forces and the Taliban.This comes after a concerted military operation, Nawed One (Hope), was launched in Dand-e-Shahabuddin. Officials said the Taliban also resumed their attacks on Afghan forces in other parts of the province. Army officials in Baghlan said that the operation was conducted by joint Afghan forces. "The operation conducted with participation of army, police and NDS forces in Dand-e- Shahabuddin and will continue until the full elimination of Taliban hideouts in Baghlan proivince," said Gen. Rajab 209th Shaheen Corps deputy. Officials have said that clashes continued throughout the night on Wednesday and that the Taliban have now seized Joe Nawo, Wardakha, Ahmadzaiha and a local police base in Qala-e-Khowaja. Meanwhile Baghlan provincial council officials said that government must step in and stop the insurgency in the province. "Tonight Taliban are going to attack Bala Joye and Darqat areas and also at 01:00 am on Shahr-e-Nawo, but attack on Shahr-e-Nawo will be pushed back but Joye Nawo and Ahmadzaiha will collapse to the Taliban and this is really a source of concern," said Bismillah Attash a provincial council member. Dand-e-Ghori area was cleared of insurgents recently after 40 days of fighting between the security forces and the Taliban. Posted by: badanov 2016-04-15 |
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