24 July 2017

News Story: Taywara District Of Ghor Collapses To The Taliban

Following heavy clashes in Ghor province early Sunday morning Taywara district collapsed to the Taliban, local officials said.

Public order police commander in Ghor Mahmood Andarabi, who is currently fighting on the battlefield himself, said the Taliban stormed the district center - which had only one check  post manned by security forces.  

He also said that a number of security forces and local residents who have been supporting troops are reportedly under siege by the Taliban.

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