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Taliban Fighters Attack Previously Spared Afghan Province

Ayesha Tanzeem

   ISLAMABAD - For the first time in two decades of conflict in
   Afghanistan, a historically secure province, Panjshir, has come under
   attack. Authorities say several members of the Taliban kidnapped locals
   on Tuesday, with residents saying they have taken up arms to help
   Afghan security forces.
   The Taliban struck the outskirts of Panjshir province in northeastern
   Afghanistan, officials said. The province has never been attacked in
   nearly two decades of war although the Taliban had a presence in nearby
   provinces, like Nuristan, Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Kapisa.

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