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Afghanistan: Mapping the advance of the Taliban
3 years, 4 months ago

Afghanistan: Mapping the advance of the Taliban

Al Jazeera  

An animated map showing how and when the Taliban captured 26 out of the country’s 34 provincial capitals in just 10 days. August 14 Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province Taliban fighters captured Mazar-i-Sharif – the country’s fourth-largest city with a strong defence, as it took control of the entire north of the country. Feruz Koh, Ghor province Taliban fighters took control of …

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Taliban say will completely take over Afghanistan in 7 days, set eyes on Kabul as key cities fall
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban say will completely take over Afghanistan in 7 days, set eyes on Kabul as key cities fall

Firstpost  

The Taliban’s statement came close on the heels of the group’s fighters making rapid gains in conflict zones Taliban fighters will complete the takeover of Afghanistan, including the capital city of Kabul, in less than seven days, the insurgent group told CNN-News18 on Friday, buoyed by their spectacular success in gaining control of city after city in a weekslong military …

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Taliban capture Afghanistan's biggest cities Kandahar, Herat; US starts evacuating embassies
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban capture Afghanistan's biggest cities Kandahar, Herat; US starts evacuating embassies

India Today  

The Taliban captured two major Afghan cities, the country's second- and third-largest after Kabul, and a strategic provincial capital on Thursday, further squeezing the embattled government just weeks before the end of the American military mission in Afghanistan. The capture of the city of Ghazni, meanwhile, cuts off a crucial highway linking the Afghan capital, Kabul, with the country's southern …

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Taliban capture Lashkar Gah after Kandahar, take control of Herat airport in Afghanistan turmoil
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban capture Lashkar Gah after Kandahar, take control of Herat airport in Afghanistan turmoil

India Today  

The Taliban have claimed to have captured two of Afghanistan’s cities -- Kandahar and Lashkar Gah -- in an advance that has raised fears of the collapse of the government. The capture of Kandahar and Herat - the country's second and third largest cities will represent the Taliban's two most significant victories since they began a broad offensive in May …

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Afghanistan: Fear and resentment reign as the Taliban overruns more cities
3 years, 4 months ago

Afghanistan: Fear and resentment reign as the Taliban overruns more cities

CNN  

Kabul CNN — In less than a week, the Taliban has overrun one-quarter of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals in a huge swathe of territory across the north of the country. Afghan security forces are seen in the fight against the Taliban near the Torkham border point between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Nangarhar province on July 23, 2021. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The …

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