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Taliban Victories in Helmand Province Prove Test for Afghan Government

Siddique, Abubakar

Taliban Victories in Helmand Province Prove Test for Afghan Government / [Recurso electrónico] PDF .-- Recurso online

Days after a U.S. drone strike killed the Taliban leader Mullah Akhar Mohammad Mansur in southwestern Pakistan on May 21, Afghan lawmakers warned of the impending collapse of Afghanistan's largest province. "Helmand is on the verge of collapse; 58 people were martyred during a single night; isn't it shameful? Isn't it a shame for the [Afghan] minister of defense, president, chief executive and minister of interior?" Senator Hashim Alokozai asked in Kabul (Tolo TV, May 31).

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