Panjshir province completely captured: Taliban

September 06, 2021 10:51

Several reports say the Taliban have taken complete control of Panjshir province, the last area in Afghanistan being held by resistance forces, the Islamist terrorist group's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said. There was no immediate word from Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the opposition group resisting Taliban forces.

Thousands of Taliban fighters overrun eight districts of Panjshir overnight, according to witnesses from the area. They spoke on condition of anonymity fearing for their safety.

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