by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 12, 2016 | World
The Afghan army yesterday regained control of the city of Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province that is known for its cultivation of opium in southern Afghanistan, a day after the Taliban launched a new offensive in an area on the Pakistani border. At least...
Afghan security forces arrive to fight with Taliban forces in Helmand, Afghanistan October 21, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer/Files
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 22, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East
Afghan government forces have pulled out of a second district in Helmand, officials said on Monday. The Taliban now control most of the northern part of the province after troops withdrew from Musa Qala district last week. The withdrawals cast doubt on the capability...
