The Taliban's security command in Paktika province announced that a tribal elder was killed in a land dispute in Nematabad district. The incident took place on Sunday, August 23, in the village of "Peighi."
The victim was identified as Haji Malik Mohammad Hassan, a prominent tribal figure in the area. According to the Taliban's security statement, the disputed land case had previously been under review in a Taliban court.
Land disputes remain a serious security challenge across Afghan provinces, frequently escalating into violence and resulting in casualties among local communities.
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