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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