The Taliban shot and killed 43 civilians and security force members after the group attacked the Malistan district in Afghanistan's central province of Ghazni earlier this month, residents have said. In the centre of Malistan district, they also destroyed and looted shops,” Naderi read a joint statement from Malistan residents. The Taliban has rejected the claim by the residents of Malistan. The two were taken (Taliban) and both were killed,” Jamal, Ishaq Ali’s wife, was quoted as saying by Tolo News. Tolo News cited figures saying at least 3,000 people have been displaced from Malistan in the last 10 days following the attack by the Taliban.

Source: Hindustan Times July 26, 2021 02:37 UTC