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Who support Northern Alliance in Afghanistan?
The Northern Alliance also got support from other regional players, mainly India, Russia and Iran. In 2001, when the U.S. invaded Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, northern Afghanistan became the staging ground and the Northern Alliance fought with the Americans to topple the Taliban regime.
What happened to Panjshir Resistance?
On 6 September, the Taliban took control of most of the Panjshir province, with resistance fighters retreating to the mountains to continue fighting within the province….Panjshir conflict.
| Date | 17 August 2021 – present (3 months, 3 weeks and 6 days) |
|---|---|
| Status | Ongoing |
| Territorial changes | Taliban captures most of the Panjshir Valley |
Who will save Panjshir?
Ahmad Shah Masoud
Commander of the anti-Taliban resistance forces in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, Ahmad Shah Masoud, has vowed to save the valley from the outfit and said that he will never stop his resistance for the sake of “God, justice and freedom,” local media reported on Saturday.
What is happening in Panjshir Valley?
Around August 17, remnants of the Afghan National Army began mobilising in the Panjshir Valley under the direction of Massoud. Cut off from the outside world, on August 31, the valley was subjected to a violent offensive by Taliban forces who were allegedly aided by Al Qaeda operatives.
Who was in the Northern Alliance?
The Northern Alliance fought a defensive war against the Taliban regime. They received support from India, Iran, Russia, Tajikistan, Israel, Turkmenistan, United States and Uzbekistan, while the Taliban were extensively backed by the Pakistan Army and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence.
Who controls Afghanistan?
The Taliban
The Taliban have returned to power in Afghanistan twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops, sparking concerns that they will impose harsh rule, neglect to provide basic services, and abuse human rights. The Islamic fundamentalist group ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until the U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
How did Taliban win Panjshir?
The Taliban claimed victory on Monday over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley northeast of Kabul, completing their takeover of the country following the stunning capture of Kabul last month and the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops.
What happened to the Northern Alliance?
With the Taliban forced from control of the country, the Northern Alliance was dissolved as members and parties supported the new Afghan Interim Administration, with some members later becoming part of the Karzai administration.
What happened to Northern Alliance in Afghanistan?
The Northern Alliance fought a defensive war against the Taliban regime. With the Taliban forced from control of the country, the Northern Alliance was dissolved as members and parties supported the new Afghan Interim Administration, with some members later becoming part of the Karzai administration.
Are Afghan anti-Taliban leaders open to peace talks?
A group of anti-Taliban leaders under Afghanistan’s Vice President Amrullah Saleh, and young Ahmad Massoud, son of late legend Ahmad Shah Massoud, are drawing up resistance plans in the remote Panjshir valley. They may also be open to peace talks.
Who is Amrullah Saleh?
Taking to his official Twitter handle, caretaker president Amrullah Saleh lashed out at the Taliban.
Is the Panjshir Valley open to peace deal with Taliban?
Several anti-Taliban leaders and fighters have gathered in the Panjshir valley, north-east of Kabul, and the movement is open to negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban, which has not attacked the valley till date, according to reports in The Week.
Who is Salih Massoud?
Thirty two-year-old Massoud leads a civilian militia of trained fighters, called the Second Resistance, who have vowed to protect Panjshir valley against the Taliban. Several thousand men have also been deployed in neighbouring provinces to support the government forces against the Taliban.