8am: Some residents of Nimruz province report that armed robberies have increased dramatically in recent times, with thieves brazenly stealing people’s property. They emphasize that thieves, under cover of night, forcibly take people’s belongings near Taliban checkpoints and security zones. According to them, despite the Taliban’s claim of ensuring overall security and improving the economic situation, no action has been taken in Zaranj City, and the trend of armed theft continues to rise. Click here to read more (external link).