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| Afghanistan |
| Taliban Control Valley of Alasay District of Kapisa |
| 2014-07-07 |
| [Tolo News] Following 12 consecutive days of festivities in Alasay district of northeast Kapisa province, Taliban turbans have taken control of Askin valley of Alasay district of Kapisa, local officials said. The Taliban turbans gained control of the valley at around 3 a.m. local time. Local residents and police forces have fled the area in search of safety to eastern Laghman province, said Shukraullah, police chief of Alasay. He said Alasay is a key district of Kapisa in which the Taliban can threaten several other districts. Alasay district borders with Laghman province where turbans frequently target the Afghan police force outpost. The local residents of the valley have fought against the Taliban turbans several times, according to the district police chief. |
| Posted by:Fred |