Afghanistan: Weekly Humanitarian Update (10 – 16 May 2021)
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South: Fighting continued with civilian displacement
The security situation in the south was assessed to be calmer compared to the previous week though military operations were reported before and after the three-day Eid holiday ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire, several improvised explosive device (IED) attacks and armed clashes were reported which affected civilians and humanitarian activities.
In Kandahar province, armed clashes were reported in Shah Wali Kot, Arghestan, Panjwayi, Maywand and Zheray districts. According to initial reports, 3,500 people from Maywand district were displaced to Kandahar city due to fighting. On 13 May, seven civilians including children were reportedly killed and two people were wounded when an IED hit a vehicle in Maywand Bazar and Panjwayi district.
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Taliban attacks rising despite international efforts for peace
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April 21, 2021
KABUL: Despite not officially announcing a spring fighting season, the Taliban has increased attacks in various regions of the country including the strategic areas of Kandahar in the south, Balkh in the north, Herat in the west and Nangarhar in the east.
Meanwhile, military analysts attributed the surge in violence by the Taliban to the group’s attempt to pressurise the Afghan government, and to gain leverage in the peace process. Statistics indicate that at least 16 security force members have been killed and 14 more wounded as a result of Taliban attacks in the past 24 hours.
Taliban Attacks Rising Despite Intl Efforts for Peace
Despite not officially announcing a spring fighting season, the Taliban has increased attacks in various regions of the country including the strategic areas of Kandahar in the south, Balkh in the north, Herat in the west and Nangarhar in the east.
Meanwhile, military analysts attributed the surge in violence by the Taliban to the group s attempt to pressure the Afghan government, and to gain leverage in the peace process.
Statistics indicate that at least 16 security force members have been killed and 14 more wounded as a result of Taliban attacks in the past 24 hours.
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