FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): Local officials on Thursday said at least 200 families have fled their homes after clashes intensified between militants and pro-government forces in Karan wa Manjan district of northeastern Badakhshan province.
Abdul Rahim Farhat, the administrative head of Karan wa Marjan district, told Pajhwok Afghan News that many Taliban fighters and Afghan forces were killed during a battle that took place in Anjuman area of the district around 3am today morning.
“The fight is still heavily ongoing in the area, both sides have suffered casualties . . .
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Mohammad Gul Tanha
