8am: Local sources in Zabul province report that the Taliban rebels are using civilians’ private lands and building military bases. Sources have further added that the Taliban group has set up bases in Senk, Mullah Barat, Qalat, and other areas on private lands of the residents. In the meantime, the locals are complaining about the Taliban’s move, urging them to leave their personal properties. Click here to read more (external link).