by Ghafoor Saboory
A number of women have picked up arms in Darzab district in Jawzjan in order to fight insurgents in the province, local officials said on Tuesday.
The officials said the women took the decision after the insurgents' oppression surged on them and their family members were killed by Taliban and Daesh militants.
"At least 15 women have picked up weapons in Darzab district to fight against Taliban and Daesh insurgents and the security forces have praised their courage," a spokesman for Provincial Governor, Mohammad Reza Ghafoori said.
Meanwhile, Darzab District Governor Ramatullah Hashar said the insurgents have killed family members of the women and they want to take the revenge.
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