Press TV September 5, 2021 A top US general has warned of a “civil war” in Afghanistan amid clashes between the Taliban and opposition forces in the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul. The two groups battled on Saturday to control Panjshir which has been the only region to hold out against the Taliban following their
Ayaz Gul VOA News September 4, 2021 ISLAMABAD – The Taliban claimed Saturday that their forces had seized several districts in the northern Panjshir Valley, the last remaining province in Afghanistan holding out against the Islamist group. Taliban officials said that overnight advances had brought several days of fighting to Anaba, an area close to the
Tolo News: Although no details have been released about the ongoing fighting between the Taliban and resistance forces in Panjshir since Friday night, Taliban officials said they have captured four districts in the province. Due to the cutoff telecom services in Panjshir, TOLOnews was unable to obtain comments from the Resistance Front about the fighting.
Reuters: Qatar’s ambassador to Afghanistan said a technical team was able to reopen Kabul airport to receive aid and that it would be prepared for civilian flights soon, Al Jazeera reported Saturday. The runway at Kabul airport has been repaired… Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Thousands of cricket fans filled a stadium on Friday to watch the first cricket match be played in Kabul since the Taliban took control of the capital city on August 15. Click here to read more (external link). Related Women’s cricket ‘in peril’ but fans rejoice as the game returns to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan First
Taliban violently dispersed protest held by Afghan women today in #Kabul Women demanding their rights to work and education This woman was one of those who suffered injuries Taliban has banned many women from working outside their homes, girls from attending school/university. pic.twitter.com/KU37Cguhi1 — Frud Bezhan فرود بيژن (@FrudBezhan) September 4, 2021 Radio Free Europe/Radio
Business Insider: The Taliban raped and beat a gay man after duping him into meeting them, a report from ITV says. The outlet said that Hanan, a pseudonym given to protect his identity, had been speaking to a man on social media who promised to help him find a safe way out of Afghanistan. Click
Tolo News: Clashes between Taliban forces and the resistance front are ongoing with both sides claiming to have caused heavy casualties to the opposing side. The resistance front says the Taliban’s heavy attacks on Panjshir were pushed back and the Taliban forces suffered heavy casualties during the fighting. Click here to read more (external link).
In Zaranj, the capital of Afghanistan’s southwestern Nimroz Province, Iran’s currency is now being used for most transactions. One shopkeeper says more than 90 percent of his customers pay him with Iranian currency. Businessmen say it is because banks are closed or limiting withdrawals and there is a shortage of afghanis, the country’s currency.