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‘Heavy Clashes’ Ongoing In Key District In Badakhshan, or possibly the Taliban have already won
[ToloNews] The residents of Keran Wa Manjan district called for reinforcement as the fighting between security forces and Taliban is ongoing.

Heavy clashes are ongoing in Keran Wa Manjan district of the northeastern province of Badakhshan between security forces and the Taliban since Sunday, residents of the district said on Monday.

The residents said that at least one public uprising force member was killed in the fighting and four others were wounded.

“The Taliban has also suffered from clashes in the fighting,” residents said, adding that “the security forces need reinforcement and air support to improve the situation.”

A member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, Abdullah Naji Nazari, said a number of government buildings in Keran Wa Manjan district have fallen to the Taliban.

Nazari said that at least 40 members of the local police and public uprising forces led by Commander Malik are fighting against the Taliban and that they really assistance by the government.

However, local officials did not provide details over the clashes.

Keran Wa Manjan shares borders with Nuristan, Panjshir and Takhar provinces.

Taliban militants capture Kuran wa Munjan district of Badakhshan province

[KhaamaPress] The Taliban militants have reportedly captured the control of Kuran wa Mujan district in north-eastern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan.

Amanullah Paiman, a former lawmaker from Badakhshan confirmed that the Taliban militants launched an attack on Kuran wa Munjan on Sunday night.

Paiman further added that the attack claimed the lives of two soldiers and wounded 4 others.

Furthermore, Paiman said the Taliban militants managed to capture Police Headquarters of the district following the clash.

He also added that the Afghan forces are currently based in the outskirts of Kuran wa Munjan district.
Posted by: trailing wife 2019-07-23
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