Posted on Oct 13, 2020
Afghan-Taliban conflict: Families flee fresh fighting in Helmand
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Thousands of families are fleeing their homes as heavy fighting between government forces and the Taliban rages in Afghanistan's Helmand province.
It is the third day of violent clashes as Afghan forces try to defend the strategic capital of the province, Lashkar Gah, from a Taliban assault.
It is estimated that about 35,000 people have so far fled their homes.
The latest fighting is the first big Taliban offensive since peace talks between the two sides began last month.
Afghan government forces are fighting back, supported by US airstrikes.
Earlier this week, the head of Nato forces in Afghanistan, US Gen Scott Miller, condemned the Taliban for undermining the peace talks and violating the agreement they signed with the US in February.
It is the third day of violent clashes as Afghan forces try to defend the strategic capital of the province, Lashkar Gah, from a Taliban assault.
It is estimated that about 35,000 people have so far fled their homes.
The latest fighting is the first big Taliban offensive since peace talks between the two sides began last month.
Afghan government forces are fighting back, supported by US airstrikes.
Earlier this week, the head of Nato forces in Afghanistan, US Gen Scott Miller, condemned the Taliban for undermining the peace talks and violating the agreement they signed with the US in February.
Afghan-Taliban conflict: Families flee fresh fighting in Helmand
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People EVERYWHERE just want to be safe and live life. Governments always making it impossible.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SPC Mark Huddleston Government? Government Chosen by the People? or Government Imposed on them by Outside Forces? Remember Shipmate I'm a Retired Navy Spook. A Dirty Tricks Man during the Reagan Administration.
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SPC Mark Huddleston
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - Governments who go to war against each other for reasons that civilians have no part or control in. The victims.
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