Taliban Official Killed As Violence Flares In Northern Afghanistan

A senior Taliban official has been assassinated in Afghanistans northeastern province of Badakhshan, where violence has flared in recent weeks. The killing on August 13 came amid ongoing clashes between Taliban fighters and a dissident commander in Badakhshans Nusai district, located along the border with Tajikistan. Vast and mountainous, Badakhshan has witnessed a spate of attacks in recent weeks. Experts
2026-08-14 11:15:54