Local sources in Badakhshan province have reported a fierce armed clash between rival factions within the Taliban group. The fighting erupted between forces loyal to Ismail Ghaznavi, the Taliban’s governor for the province, and local Taliban commanders, highlighting growing internal rifts in the northeastern region.
The conflict reportedly took place on the night of Monday, February 9, in the strategic Khastak valley of the Shahr-e Bozorg district. Media outlets have confirmed that the intensity of the fighting has severely threatened the security of the area, causing panic among local residents who are caught in the middle of the power struggle.
This incident in Khastak valley underscores the fragility of the security situation in Badakhshan. The direct confrontation between the governor’s guards and local militants suggests deep-seated disagreements, raising fears that such infighting could destabilize the district and potentially spread to neighboring areas.
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