Afghan Insurgents take control of a northern district

June 21, 2015 18:30

Taliban insurgents have taken control of the Chardara district in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province.

Mohammad Yusouf Ayubi, head of provincial council in Kunduz, said Taliban fighters established control of the district after two days of attacks on local security forces.

Sayed Sarwar Hussaini, spokesman for the provincial police chief, said that reinforcements are being dispatched and an operation to retake the district is imminent.

Ayubi said local residents have fled their homes seeking safety.

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