Taliban claim to have withdrawn from Yaftal Payin; Clashes and tensions continue in Badakhshan

Badakhshan – Kabul Times News: Local sources in Badakhshan province say that as clashes continue between local residents and Taliban forces in Yaftal Payin district, Taliban forces have withdrawn from parts of the district center and have settled in the district building.

According to sources, the security situation in Yaftal Payin market remains tense and clashes are continuing in some areas. Sources also claim that several people were killed and injured after Taliban forces opened fire on protesters.

As of the time of publication of this report, the Taliban have not officially responded to these claims, and Kabul Times News is unable to independently verify the details of this report, including the claim of Taliban withdrawal and the number of casualties.

This incident is being reported as tensions and local protests have increased in parts of Badakhshan province in recent days, with reports of clashes between local residents and Taliban forces.