Archive for June 27th, 2021

Hundreds of Parwan residents prepare to fight Taliban in Baghlan

Hundreds of former Mujahideen leaders and fighters, along with officials in Parwan province have come together in preparation to fight the Taliban in neighboring Baghlan province. Parwan residents, who have taken up arms, said they will not allow the Taliban to seize power. “We are ready to confront them,” said Zalmay, a member of the public uprising force. “We will […]

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Biden says Afghan interpreters who “risked their lives” for US troops won’t be left behind

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday (June 24) said Afghan interpreters who aided American troops during the 20-year-long war would not be abandoned to their fate when the United States and its allies complete their withdrawal from that nation. The United States is planning to evacuate a group of vulnerable Afghan interpreters before the U.S. military completes its withdrawal from […]

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Afghan forces retake seven districts: Military

The Afghan forces have regained control of seven districts in the last 24 hours amid a surge in Taliban offensives across the country. The Afghan military said Friday that the Afghan forces have recaptured the Mizaka, Ahmadabad, and Sayed Karam districts in Paktia; Andkhoi and Khan Charbagh in Faryab; and Khinjan and Dushi districts of Baghlan. This comes as Taliban […]

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