…a brutal Tajik Taliban commander who was briefly deputy governor of Zabul Province before being fired for opposing the central Talib government. Known for getting rich by skimming “taxes” on gold mining and other enterprises and his insistence on forcibly converting Ismailis (Shiites) to Sunni Islam…
a local commander in Badakhshan’s Darwaz region, has surrendered to ministery of defense forces after about a week of festivities between his fighters and Taliban
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forces, according to a bigwig.
The senior Taliban official, who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity, said Fateh surrendered unconditionally and was flown by helicopter to Faizabad, the historic provincial capital. A source close to Fateh also confirmed his surrender.
The festivities began in Nusay district and later spread to other parts of Badakhshan, according to local sources. The fighting reportedly involved Fateh’s followers and special forces from the Defence Ministry. Sources said both sides suffered casualties and that some residents were forced to leave their homes.
The reported surrender followed negotiations between Fateh and a Taliban delegation led by Fasihuddin Fitrat, the army chief of staff. Fitrat travelled to the area several days earlier to assess the security situation and help resolve the confrontation.
Sources cited by the BBC said Fateh and his armed followers had recently come down from their positions in the mountains following an agreement. Another account said Fateh had subsequently joined the Taliban’s military leadership in the area.
The terms of the agreement have not been fully disclosed. However,
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security sources said the complete disarmament of Fateh’s forces was among the key conditions. It remains unclear what arrangements were made for Fateh himself or what role, if any, his followers will have within the Taliban’s security structure.
The confrontation highlights continuing tensions over the control and integration of armed local commanders in Afghanistan. While the Taliban has maintained control over the country since 2021, disputes involving local power networks and gangs have periodically emerged in remote provinces.