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| Taliban militants have reportedly captured Wardoj district of Badakhshan |
| 2015-10-02 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Talibs have reportedly seized control of Wardoj district in the restive northeastern Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. The district administrative chief Dawlat Mohammad Khawar confirmed that the Afghan cops have retreated from Wardoj following hours of shootout with the Talibs. He did not confirm if the control of the district was fully seized by the holy warriors and did not comment regarding the casualties as a result of the clash. The security officials confirmed Wednesday that festivities were underway between the Afghan cops and the Talibs in Wardoj district. Badakhshan is among the relatively volatile provinces in northeastern Afghanistan where the anti-government armed holy warriors are actively operating in its various districts with Wardoj being one of the most restive districts. The Talibs have carried out numerous attacks in Wardoj district during the recent months. One of the deadliest attacks on Afghan cops check posts was carried out earlier in April this year where at least 23 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were martyred. |
| Posted by:Fred |