The Taliban have rejected a proposal by the National Resistance Front (NRF) to call off fighting in the troubled central province of Panjshir.
ceasefire offer And the withdrawal of troops was carried out by NRF leader Ahmed Masood on Sunday, hours after a call by top religious scholars.
Ahmed Masoodi It is written on its Facebook account that the National Resistance Front is ready for a ceasefire in Panjshir if the Taliban withdraw their troops from the area.
A statement issued by the resistance forces said, “The NRF agrees in principle to resolve the existing problems and the immediate cessation of hostilities, and to continue the process of negotiations and hopes that the Taliban will respond to the clerics’ request.” and will take practical steps towards this end.”
However, the Taliban have rejected a proposal to call off fighting and withdraw troops from the Panjshir Valley.
Al Jazeera quoted a Taliban spokesman as saying: “We have nothing to talk about with Ahmed Masood after our peace offer was rejected.”
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The Taliban and the NRFA have been locked in fighting in the Panjshir Valley for the past week, with each side claiming the upper hand. While the Taliban said they had captured key districts, resistance forces said they had killed more than 1,000 militant fighters and pushed them back on several fronts.
Taliban claim full control of Panjshir
Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed on Monday that Panjshir was the only province not yet caught by the militant group. “Totally Won”, saying that the country has now finally come out of the vortex of war.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement, “Panjshir Province, the last stronghold of the mercenary enemy, was completely conquered. With the help of Almighty God and with the widespread support of our nation, our entire security is protected.” The latest effort. The country and the province have paid off.”
However, resistance forces denied the Taliban’s claim.
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A close aide of former Vice President Amrullah Saleh, who is holding a hold in Panjshir, told India Today: “The Taliban’s claims are false. The resistance forces are on the mountains and defending themselves. Let the Taliban operate against us. Assistance is provided by Pakistani helicopters.”
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