KABUL ruled 30 percent of the country’s territory.
SIGAR’s chief John F. Sopko said the Afghan government controlled 70 percent while the Taliban ruled 30 percent of the country -- the highest territorial gains for the insurgent since 2001.
In his report, Sopko informed Congress that the security situation in Afghanistan had been on the decline and the country’s future did not appear promising. He said the Taliban, who were removed from power in 2001 were in a stronger position than ever.
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