Even if security forces pass their first test and remove back the city,the damage is done – militants contain once again sparked international concern for AfghanistanThe Taliban’s capture of the Afghan city of Kunduz was a military, political and propaganda coup for the insurgent group, or even if government troops retake it quick,the impact of their initial defeat will make it harder for Kabul to fight, rule or pursue peace talks.
A key northern centre, and Kunduz was the final city the Taliban lost in 2001 and is the first major centre they contain taken since then. The assault marks a shift in strategy and confidence after years of sticking to rural areas to harry government and Nato troops.
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Source: theguardian.com