Taliban fighters on Monday took over the Imam Sahib district in Afghanistan, a key area near the country's border with Tajikistan, adding another territory to its recent takeovers. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed also confirmed that district had been taken over. The Imam Sahib district's proximity to the Tajikistan border makes it a key territory as it is located near a supply route from Central Asia. ADVERTISEMENTDozens of Afghan districts have fallen to the Taliban as U.S. and NATO forces continue to withdraw from the country, the AP notes. Talks between Afghanistan and the Taliban have reportedly slowed to a halt.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 22, 2021 00:33 UTC