Taliban Security Claims Challenged as Attacks Rise in Afghanistan

Despite the Taliban’s assurances of tight security, a watchdog group reports a surge in violence across Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Security Watch documented at least 33 security incidents in June, resulting in 63 deaths and 52 injuries, Amu TV reported today.

The report attributes these attacks to various anti-Taliban groups, including the National Resistance Front and the Freedom Front.

The watchdog also reported a drone attack that targeted Haroon Zarar Gandapor, a commander of the Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in the Gomal district of Paktika. Another attack occurred on Abdul Manan, known as Hakimullah, a TTP member in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar. No group has claimed responsibility for these attacks.

The report finds security incidents spread across 10 provinces, raising concerns about the Taliban’s ability to maintain control. Kabul, Herat, Baghlan, and Kunar experienced the most violence.