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Afghanistan

13 Districts Fall to Taliban in 24 Hours: Sources

2021-07-04

[ToloNews] Sources said Saturday that the control of 13 districts — 11 districts in northeastern Afghanistan, one in the east and one in the south — have fallen to the Taliban
Taliban

...Arabic for students...
in the last 24 hours, the highest number of areas falling to the group in a day.

The districts include Kishm, Darayim, Tishkan, Tagab, Wardooj, Shahr-e-Bozorg, Raghistan, Jorm and Yaftal in Badakhshan, Kalafgan and Farkhar districts in Takhar, Zurmat district in Paktia and Shah Wali Kot district in the southern province of Kandahar.

In Badakhshan, three other districts — Yumgan, Arghanjkwah and Khash — recently fell to the Taliban.

Some residents of Faizabad city, the center of Badakhshan province, said that festivities between security forces and the Taliban have reached closer to the city, leaving the people with concerns about their safety.

"This is the 10th district that collapses one after another. The local government and the central government have forgotten them and are not paying attention to them," said Saed Hayatullah, a resident of Faizabad.

Amidst concerning situation in Faizabad, the police chief of Badakhshan, Khalil-ur-Rahman Jawad is under treatment in Kabul as he has tested positive for COVID-19.

"What we should do is to mobilize the elders of the ’resistance region’ and create history for the second time by the second generation of the resistance," said Nilofar Ibrahimi, an MP from Badakhshan.

"They are faced with lack of logistics. The Air Force cannot address all areas. This is concerning," said Sayed Muqaddam Amin, a former military officer.

Meanwhile,
...back at the desert island, Bert was realizing to his horror that he'd had only one bottle for one message, and he'd forgotten to include a return address...
sources from Takhar said that with the fall of Kalafgan and Farkhar districts, only Taluqan city and Worsaj districts have remained under government control in the province.

"We have 16 administrative units. All collapsed one after another. The security situation in Taluqan is sensitive," said Abdul Kabir, a resident of Taluqan.

"People are worried in Taluqan. There are displaced people on Taluqan’s streets and people are in a difficult situation," said Mohammad Azam Afzali, member of Takhar provincial council.

But the Ministry of Defense said that 224 Taliban were killed in government forces operations in nine provinces in the last 24 hours. The ministry said that efforts will be made to retake the areas that have fallen to bully boys.

"The security and defense forces of Afghanistan will not spare any efforts," said Fawad Aman, a front man for the Ministry of Defense.

Taliban attacks have increased after the start of the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan. On Friday, the US forces left Bagram Airfield, which was the largest military base for American troops in the country.

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Afghanistan

Taliban Control Key Dam in Kandahar, Farmers Plead for Water

2021-06-03

[ToloNews] Dahla Dam, a main irrigation source for surrounding areas in Kandahar, continues to remain under Taliban
Taliban

...Arabic for students...
control for the past month.

The Dahla Dam is one of the main water sources providing water to agricultural land in seven districts in the province. But the Taliban's control of the dam has deprived farmers of irrigation water.

Farmers in Kandahar said their gardens and agricultural lands will be devastated if swift action is not taken to continue the flow of water.

The Taliban said that irrigation experts are allowed to come and regulate the water distribution from the dam to the farmers' fields. But the Afghan government has said that it plans to launch an operation to clear the area from Taliban control.

Lands in Arghandab, Shah Wali Kot, Zhari, Maiwand, Panjwayi, Daman and Dand districts are dependent on the water that flows from the Dahla Dam.

"Water is the blessing of God and we are Moslems, why is the government closing the dam, why are they destroying the country?" asked Hairan, a farmer in Kandahar.

"It is now the season of growth of pomegranates, if water does not come, they will be affected," said Kandahar farmer Abdul Raziq.

"The operation moves forward in a good way, our forces will soon get their objectives," said Ghorzang Afridi, the head of the security department at Kandahar police headquarters.

"It's natural for the enemy to destroy the things that are in the interest of the people, but our security forces are defending them with full dignity and courage," said Abdul Matin Hussainkhel, the commander of 205 Shaheen Army Corps.

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Afghanistan

Residents ‘Concerned’ as Clashes Continue in Kandahar

2021-05-01

[ToloNews] The continuation of festivities between Afghan forces and the Taliban
Taliban

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in at least six districts of Kandahar has changed into a big concern for residents of the province who say the group is trying to transfer its hubs from Pakistain to the southern province by mounting their attacks on government forces.

Heavy festivities have continued in Kandahar between government forces and Taliban over the last few months. According to local officials, of 17 districts, Maiwand, Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan, Zherai, and Panjwai are faced with a high level of threats.

"People cannot visit their farms. People cannot look after their property due to the conflicts," said Ataullah, a resident of Zherai district in Kandahar.

"We cannot go to our areas. Children cannot go to schools due to the conflicts," said Ali Ahmad, a resident of Zherai district.

"The Taliban is trying hard to choose Kandahar as their hub. Previously, their key commanders were in Helmand
...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan...
," said Karim Atal, an MP from Kandahar.

According to local officials, the security of Shah Wali Kot district of Kandahar is mostly under threat from Uruzgan and Zabul province while security in Zherai district is faced with security threats from Zabul and Uruzgan provinces.

The Afghan National Army special forces commander in Kandahar, Brigadier Gen. Haibatullah Alizai, said the Taliban is trying to change the southern provinces into their hub, but they will not be allowed by Afghan forces.

"There is an environment for their recruitment in south and southwest where they are supported financially by drug trafficking and it is their biggest interest," Alizai said.

"They (Taliban) are helped from another side of the (Durand) line, that’s why they did a try, but they were heavily defeated," the acting minister of defense, Gen. Yasin Zia, said.

The Afghan government has said that at least 1,100 Taliban were killed only in Arghandab district in Kandahar in recent festivities.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan: 11 Killed in Security Incidents in 24 Hours

2021-04-17

[ToloNews] Nearly a dozen civilians and military personnel were killed and as many were maimed in Taliban
Taliban

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attacks and other security incidents in the country in the last 24 hours.

In the Southern Kandahar province, at least four non-combatants were killed in a roadside kaboom blast in Shah Wali Kot district on Thursday evening, the provincial police front man Jamal Nasir Barikzai said.

Also in Mir Bacha Kot district north of Kabul, unknown armed assassinated a former jihadi commander Sultan Mohammad Qand and his security guard and maimed another one.

"He was socially respected man and was playing key role in resolving disputes among the people," said Haji Qaher, a relative of the victim.

"The incident happened between two police check posts," said Nisaruddin Baryalai, a relative of Qand.

Meanwhile,
...back at the pond, Gloria slowly backed away from the eight-foot bull frog. If the creature croaked she would surely be deafened...
at least six security members were killed and eight more maimed in separate attacks by Taliban in Faryab, Balkh and Badghis provinces.

"Two soldiers were martyred in Garziwan. The enemy also suffered two deaths and three injuries. We also had two cases of injuries in Khawja Sabzposh after a tank hit a roadside kaboom blast," said Naqibullah Fayeq, the governor of Faryab.

"The Taliban will not win until they transform themselves from the war situation to the political situation," said Zia Yaftali, a member of Afghan parliament.

The Afghan Ministry of Defense has said that the Taliban are not willing for peace.

"The Taliban has no will for peace and reduction in violence. They attack the security forces and the people of Afghanistan on a daily basis, but they also have suffered as a result of their attacks," said Rohullah Ahmadzai, a front man for Ministry of Defense.

According to The New York Times

...which still proudly displays Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize...
, nearly 4,000 Afghan cops members have been killed and hundreds more were maimed in the battle with the Taliban after the US-Taliban peace deal last February.

Hundreds of Afghan civilians have also been killed and maimed during this period.

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Afghanistan

Afghan Forces Retake Key District in Kandahar, At Least 75 Turbans Toes Up

2021-04-05

[ToloNews] Local officials in Kandahar said that the Arghandab district in Kandahar has been retaken from the Taliban
Taliban

...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
following an operation by security forces.

Some parts of the district were under Taliban influence over the last few months, according to officials.

Mines have been planted along roads connected to the district, which will delay the return of displaced people to their homes.

The Arghandab district is close to the city of Kandahar.

"Arghandab is a populous district. We used high precision to avoid harm to the people," said Sarbuland, a commander of the special forces battalion in Kandahar.

Arghandab residents said they are waiting to return to their homes.

"The festivities have been underway in the last four months," said Shafi Ahmad, a resident of Arghandab district.

Clearance operations in Kandahar claim 75 Taliban militants: MoD
[KhaamaPress] In Afghan National Defense and Security operations at least 75 Talibs including five jacket wallahs were killed in Kandahar Province.

Ministry of Defense stated on Sunday that in a joint clearance operation by the ANDSF and Afghan Airforce in Arghandab and Pajnwai districts of Kandahar Taliban
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suffered heavy casualties.

During the operation at least 12 Taliban snuffies were also injured, MoD stated.

ANDSF also seized six cycle of violence

and number of weapons belonging to the Taliban.

According to the Ministry of Defense, a vehicle loaded with explosives was also destroyed during the raid, and another vehicle was targeted in an ~~Arclight~~ airstrike
<del>Arclight</del> airstrike

...KABOOM!...
in Shah Wali Kot district of Kandahar province.

The Defense Ministry claimed that Talibs wanted to use these vehicles to target civilians and public facilities in the region.

Afghan security force members also discovered and defused 32 IEDs planted by the Taliban in Arghandab district, this move has saved many civilian and military lives.

Taliban have not yet commented in this regard.

AAF targeted Taliban including suicide bombers in Kandahar
[KhaamaPress]

#Breaking #News: 47 Taliban terrorists including several suicide attackers were killed in Arghandab district of Kandahar province as a result of airstrikes at 01:52 pm, last night. Their hideouts and strongholds were targeted when they were preparing to conduct operation.
— Fawad Aman (@FawadAman2) April 4, 2021

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Afghanistan

Fighting Persists in 6 Kandahar Districts: Officials

2020-12-29

[ToloNews] Local officials in Kandahar said that festivities have been ongoing in six districts over the last three months, leaving "thousands" of families displaced.

Officials said major changes have been made in the leadership of the army and police in the province, but the security situation has not improved.

"Kandahar is on the verge of collapse. There is corruption in Kandahar," said Gul Ahmad Kamin, an MP.

Arghandab, Zherai, Argistan, Panjwai, Maiwand and Shah Wali Kot were secure districts but are now battlegrounds with heavy fighting between government forces and the Taliban
Taliban

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, local officials said.

"Some officials and politicians contacted district officials, made phone calls and troops left certain areas, and, in some parts, they have made some compromises," said Hashim Alokozai, a senator.

The government appointed Gen. Shafiqullah Rasulzai as the new commander of the Atal Army Corps and Farid Mashal, a close aide to former police chief Gen. Abdul Raziq, as security officer of the provincial police headquarters.

"More changes will also be brought to the security ranks in Kandahar so that we have a security leadership that will continue to do the job responsibly," said Hayatullah Hayat, Kandahar's governor. "There are three reasons behind the lack of progress in areas that have fallen to the Taliban."

"Hundreds of Taliban members, including key members, have been killed. Also, wide areas have been cleared of the Taliban in these districts," said Fawad Aman, a front man for Defense Ministry.

Local officials said the festivities have displaced at least 6,000 families.

"We have not received specific help. We have received some food," said Abdul Qayum, a member of a displaced family.

"There are 6,050 families that have been displaced to the city of Kandahar. They are registered in the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation and have been introduced to non-government organizations," said Dost Mohammad Nayab, head of the refugees and repatriation directorate in the province.

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Afghanistan

Taliban Bear Heavy Loss in Kandahar Battle

2020-12-14

[KhaamaPress] At least 51 Taliban
Taliban

...mindless ferocity in a turban...
snuffies killed and further nine maimed in festivities with Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kandahar province, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement Sunday.

According to the statement, the Taliban initially attacked security posts in several districts of the province, suffering heavy retaliation.

"51 Taliban were killed and 9 others were maimed in Dand, Zheria, Arghandab, Maiwand and Shah Wali Kot districts of Kandahar Prov., after they attacked ANDSF positions, yesterday," said the MoD in a tweet.

"Also, during the reciprocal attacks of ANA, 13 IEDs were discovered and defused and 4 hideouts with a large amount of weapons and ammunitions were destroyed."

Meanwhile,
...back at the comedy club, Boogie ducked another tomato...
in a separate battle in Uruzgan, officials said at least 10 Taliban killed and further 10 maimed in the province, where a large amount of Taliban weapons were also wrecked during festivities.

"10 Taliban were killed and 10 others were maimed in Dehrawood district of Urzgan province, yesterday," the MoD tweeted. "Also, a large amount of their weapons and ammunitions were destroyed during reciprocal attacks of ANA."

Taliban did not immediately comment on the incident.

MoD to Investigate Civilian Casualties in Kandahar Airstrike

[KhaamaPress] Afghan cops on Saturday conducted an ~~Arclight~~ airstrike
<del>Arclight</del> airstrike

...KABOOM!...
in Arghandab district of southern Kandahar province, the attack is said to have targeted Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
gathering.

However,
there's no worse danger than telling a mother her baby is ugly...
there are conflicting reports of casualties based on the air raid.

Local residents told the media, at least seven members of a family were killed during the air raid, and the Taliban claimed at least 13 civilians including children were killed due to the bombings.

MoD, stated that it would investigate the claims of civilians casualties in the airstrike.

"A joint delegation from the 205 Atal Corps, Kandahar Police Headquarters, and Arghandab local officials is probing the issue," MoD said in a statement.

According to MoD, "Protecting the lives and property of civilians is a top priority for the Defense and Security entities,".

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Afghanistan

Taliban Battered in Kandahar, 60 Killed

2020-11-15

[KhaamaPress] The Ministry of Defense says 77 Taliban
Taliban

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fighters have been killed in festivities with the country’s security and defense forces.

The ministry said in a blurb on Saturday, that 60 Taliban fighters were killed last night during a security operation in Kandahar province.

The statement added, that 22 other fighters of this group were maimed in these operations.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the operations took place in Zherai, Panjwai, Maiwand, Mianshin, and Shah Wali Kot districts of Kandahar province.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense stated, 17 Taliban fighters were killed in Nangarhar
The unfortunate Afghan province located adjacent to Mohmand, Kurram, and Khyber Agencies. The capital is Jalalabad. The province was the fief of Younus Khalis after the Soviets departed and one of his sons is the current provincial Taliban commander. Nangarhar is Haqqani country..
province.

MoD also reported, seven other holy warriors were maimed in an operation by ANA forces in the Hesarak district of Nangarhar province.

Some Taliban weapons and ammunition were also reportedly seized during the operation.

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Afghanistan

Taliban Damages Kandahar-Uruzgan Highway: MoD

2020-10-02

Photo at the link shows a quite thorough job of it.

[KhaamaPress] The Afghan Ministry of Defense said Thursday in a statement the Taliban
Taliban

...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
faceless myrmidons destroyed major parts of the Kandahar-Uruzgan highway.

According to the statement, the Taliban Wednesday night damaged most part of the road in Andlan area of Shah Wali Kot district in Kandahar-Uruzgan highway, which is the main road for citizens traveling to any of the provinces.

The Taliban have previously committed such an act, damaging thousands kilometer of roads in different parts of the country, the statement added.

But the Taliban did not immediately comment on the claim.

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Afghanistan

Kandahar: 10 Taliban Toes Up, 2 Civilians Kaboomed

2020-09-08

[ToloNews] At least 10 Taliban
Taliban

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were killed as thet attacked security forces in southern Kandahar on Saturday night, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement on Sunday.

The festivities took place in Shah Wali Kot district and the "attack was pushed back by the security forces."

Security forces also destroyed four Taliban cycle of violence

s. it added.

The statement did not provide details about possible security force casualties in the attack.

The Taliban has not commented on the attack.

Civilian Killed in Kandahar Roadside Blast

[ToloNews] At least one civilian was killed and another was maimed in a roadside mine blast in the southern province of Kandahar on Monday morning, a local police official confirmed.

The incident occurred in Zharai district when a cycle of violence struck a roadside mine, police officials said.

The local police blame the Taliban
Taliban

...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
for the blast, but the Taliban has not yet commented.

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Afghanistan

Suicide Bomber Targets Kandahar’s Shah Wali Kot Police HQ

2020-07-09

[ToloNews] At least three coppers were killed, and 18 others were maimed, in a suicide kaboom on police HQ in Kandahar on Wednesday morning, a security source said.

The incident happened at 4:00 am in Shah Wali Kot district, as a suicide boom-mobileer detonated his explosives near the police HQ, the source said.

The district governor's compound is also close to the police HQ, according to the source.

Bahir Ahmad, a front man for the provincial governor, said: "We had information about a possible attack on police HQ and the forces were prepared. The jacket wallah was shot before he reached his target but his explosives detonated."

Three coppers were killed in the attack and 14 others, including civilians, were maimed, he said.

No group including the Taliban
Taliban

...mindless ferocity in a turban...
has grabbed credit for the attack.

The Jerusalem Post adds:

"At around 4 a.m., a jacket wallah driving a large (Afghan security force) truck came under fire from security forces before reaching his goal, but detonated explosives near police headquarters and the governor's residential complex," the governor's front man, Bahir Ahmad Ahamdi, said.

The police headquarters and governor's compound suffered severe damage.

The Taliban
Taliban

...mindless ferocity in a turban...
grabbed credit, saying in a statement that the police headquarters had been used as a military hub for security force operations against the Islamist krazed killers.

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