Bangi and Khwaja Ghar districts in northern Takhar province were retaken from the Taliban on Monday morning in an operation led by the Afghanistan government and public uprising troops, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.

The operation began on Sunday night with the help of the Air Force, and “the districts were cleared of Taliban this morning,” according to the ministry.

"The security forces launched a counter-offensive early Monday in Khawja Ghar and Bangi districts and have regained control of them, forcing the insurgents to flee," an army spokesman in the northern region, Abdul Hadi Nazari said.

Without providing more details, the official said the government forces are in control of both the restive districts.

The Taliban has yet to respond to the operation. 
 
Over the last two weeks, the situation in the northeastern province of Takhar has been critical.

Chal, Baharak, Ishkamish, Namak Ab, Yangi Qala, Khwaja Ghar, and Hazar Samooch are among the province's eight districts that have either fallen to the Taliban or been evacuated by security troops in the last week.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bangi and Khwaja Ghar districts in northern Takhar province were retaken from the Taliban on Monday morning in an operation led by the Afghanistan government and public uprising troops, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.

Bangi and Khwaja Ghar districts in northern Takhar province were retaken from the Taliban on Monday morning in an operation led by the Afghanistan government and public uprising troops, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. The operation began on Sunday night with the help of the Air Force, and “the districts were cleared of Taliban this morning,” according to the ministry. "The security forces launched a counter-offensive early Monday in Khawja Ghar and Bangi districts and have regained control of them, forcing the insurgents to flee," an army spokesman in the northern region, Abdul Hadi Nazari said. Without providing more details, the official said the government forces are in control of both the restive districts. The Taliban has yet to respond to the operation. Over the last two weeks, the situation in the northeastern province of Takhar has been critical. Chal, Baharak, Ishkamish, Namak Ab, Yangi Qala, Khwaja Ghar, and Hazar Samooch are among the province's eight districts that have either fallen to the Taliban or been evacuated by security troops in the last week. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghan security forces retake two districts from Taliban in Takhar province

Local media on Thursday reported that the Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) killed Salahuddin alias Ibrahimi, a facilitator of Taliban explosions in the northeastern Afghan province of Takhar.

The Special Forces identified and eliminated Salahuddin in the city of Taloqan before he could carry out a string of targeted attacks against the tribal leaders, reported Sputnik.

As per local media reports, NDS Special Forces have also arrested a group of 9 Taliban terrorists during a separate operation in Takhar province.

The Taliban is yet to comment on the operations carried out in the province by the security forces.

The Taliban has been waging war against the Afghan government for years, challenging stability and security in the region. As a result of political turmoil, groups such as the Islamic State and al-Qaeda have spread across the country.

Throughout 2019, the Taliban held talks with the United States, but the attempts to work out a peaceful agreement, which would see foreign troops leave Afghanistan, have not been successful so far.

Local media on Thursday reported that the Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) killed Salahuddin alias Ibrahimi, a facilitator of Taliban explosions in the northeastern Afghan province of Takhar.

Local media on Thursday reported that the Special Forces of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) killed Salahuddin alias Ibrahimi, a facilitator of Taliban explosions in the northeastern Afghan province of Takhar. The Special Forces identified and eliminated Salahuddin in the city of Taloqan before he could carry out a string of targeted attacks against the tribal leaders, reported Sputnik. As per local media reports, NDS Special Forces have also arrested a group of 9 Taliban terrorists during a separate operation in Takhar province. The Taliban is yet to comment on the operations carried out in the province by the security forces. The Taliban has been waging war against the Afghan government for years, challenging stability and security in the region. As a result of political turmoil, groups such as the Islamic State and al-Qaeda have spread across the country. Throughout 2019, the Taliban held talks with the United States, but the attempts to work out a peaceful agreement, which would see foreign troops leave Afghanistan, have not been successful so far.

Afghan forces kill facilitator of Taliban explosions in Takhar province

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Afghan security forces retake two districts from Taliban in Takhar province

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