24 October 2016

News Story: Taliban Using ‎Camera Drones In Helmand

by Faridullah Hussainkhail

The Taliban has released a video of drone footage taken of the Nawa district in Helmand, which is under their control, the Helmand media office said in a statement.

According to the statement the Taliban have received the drones from outside intelligence agencies and are using these for operational purposes.‎

In June 2016 the National Unity Government (NUG) banned the use of camera drones in Afghanistan due to security issues.

This move was however met with mixed reaction.

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