Published 15:52 IST, September 6th 2019
Taliban attack a third Afghan provincial capital in a week, 2 killed
Extremist group, Taliban, targeted a small-town capital in Afghanistan in a span of a few days, leading to two civilian casualties according to an officer.
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At least two civilians were killed and 15 more people were injured after Taliban attacked a third provincial capital in Afghanistan in less than a week. attack comes as US envoy Zalmay Khalilz came back to Qatar for unanticipated talks on a deal that was considered done involving United States of America and Taliban. Farah goverr Mohamm Shoaib Sabet said that airstrikes h been executed against militant group.
Taliban orchestrated attacks
This week witnessed an increase in violence that saw two Taliban orchestrated attacks in Kabul after Khalilz said he and militant group h come to a mutual decision that would follow American troops leaving Afghanistan in exchange for Taliban's guarantees in tackling terrorism.
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Khalilz unexpectedly came back to Qatar from Kabul for furr talks on September 5 even after he stated that deal needed American President's stamp of approval. A few disapproving ds by government of Afghanistan and killing of an American Member in bomb attack on September 5, have increased level of pressure on US envoy.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel has asked Salmy Khaliz to testify before committee in relation to negotiations between US and Taliban. He furr ded that Khalilz did t have any or option but to give his testimony at hearing.
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explanation given by Taliban for ir dangerous attacks including capitals of rrn Kunduz and Baghlan is that it will give m an edge in dialogues held with US.
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According to a resident, Shams orzai, militant group h taken control of an army recruitment center and burned it down. shops h ir shutters down and a few were trying to run away. military forces h taken away recruitment center from Taliban's control.
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Afghanistan more a safe haven for terrorists
t much information has come to light from 9 rounds of dialogues between US and Taliban for over a year. Zalmay stated that first batch of 5000 troops would empty 5 bases in Afghanistan in 135 days after final deal is formalized. Afghanistan houses approximately 14000 American soldiers. Although, Taliban wants all of troops to vacate Afghanistan as soon as possible.
American side of deal wants Taliban to ensure that Afghanistan will t become a protected bubble for terrorists so that attacks on a global level do t take place.
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Meanwhile, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani went to souastern city of Ghazni after Taliban in an unexpected attack mand to enter capital and gain control over many parts of city.
(With inputs from AP)
15:10 IST, September 6th 2019