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| Afghanistan |
| Talibunnies driven back in Kunduz |
| 2015-10-30 |
| Dozens of residents in Dasht-e-Archi district in Kunduz have raised weapons and have joined the security forces to drive the Taliban insurgents out of the embattled province. TOLO News correspondent Tariq Majidi, who is embedded with the security forces and armed local residents, reports that scores of Taliban fighters have been surrounded by the forces in west of the district. According to him, the insurgents are launching attacks on the security forces from the civilian homes – which the militants are using as shields. In addition, the local residents are providing a key support in repelling the insurgents, he reported. "I and my four sons have raised weapons to defend our soil," a resident of Dasht-e-Archi told TOLOnews. "I sold out my cattle to buy weapons." The security officials meanwhile said that the Taliban have lost their strength in Kunduz and they are unable to confront the troops. "Our operation is going on successfully. We have caused the enemy too much disaster," an Afghan National Army (ANA) commander said. "We are committed to clearing the area from enemies." This comes after the security forces retook control of Police Headquarters in Dasht-e-Archi after two years on Tuesday. This year Kunduz suffered long fighting followed by killing of civilians and destruction of their homes and properties. The city fell to the Taliban last month after hundreds of insurgents stormed the city and took the control for three days before they were killed and driven out of the city by the security forces. Video report at the link |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #2 back to Pakistan to regroup |
| Posted by: paul 2015-10-30 06:20 |
| #1 Expect EbObama to protest in the UN. Something about a treaty violation or besmirching the good name of a drath cult pig moon goddess. Good on the locals. |
| Posted by: Mike Mann 2015-10-30 06:13 |