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Killings in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley as Taliban tightens power

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4 years ago

September 14, 2021

There are new reports that at least 20 civilians have died during fighting in the country’s Panjshir Valley, as the Taliban increase their stronghold over the region

The Panjshir Valley is known to be the home to anti-Taliban resistance fighters, with the region previously preventing takeovers from both the Taliban and Soviet forces.

Surrounded by large mountain peaks, the area is difficult to access and navigate, making it difficult for enemy forces to capture it.

However, despite all of this, the Taliban militant group took control of Panjshir, posting footage online of fighters raising the group’s white flag.

The resistance group has vowed to regain control of the territory, with the leader calling for a “national uprising” against the Taliban.

PANJSHIR, AFGHANISTAN – SEPTEMBER 6: Taliban members patrol after they took over Panjshir Valley, the only province the group had not seized during its sweep last month in Afghanistan on September 6, 2021. ( Sayed Khodaiberdi Sadat – Anadolu Agency )

Meanwhile, a Taliban spokesperson has rejected claims of violence, urging Panjshir Valley residents should live normally… saying “we are here to protect them, their lives and their families.”

But videos from the ground show once-busy areas deserted, with reports people have been trying to flee…

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