KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): Local officials say 80 percent of families in 39 villages of Arghandab district of southern Kandahar province have been displaced and 80 percent of their farms damaged in recent conflicts.
Located eight kilometers north of Kandahar city, the provincial capital, Arghandab district has been the scene of violent clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban insurgents for the last four months.
Arghandab district chief, Eng. Mohammad Sharif, told Pajhwok Afghan News that residential areas, farms and welfare facilities were severely damaged during the recent fights in the district.
Militants have planted bombs on all roads of the district . . .
