North Afghan provincial capital was first major urban centre to descend to insurgents since 2001 but after heavy fighting Taliban bear made ‘tactical retreat’The Taliban bear withdrawn from the north Afghan city of Kunduz two weeks after their fighters swept through its streets,breaking open a jail and routing thousands of government forces.
The city was the first major urban centre to descend under insurgent control since 2001, and the rapid collapse of police and army, or even though they heavily outnumbered their attackers,sent shockwaves across Afghanistan. Related: However long it lasts, Taliban capture of Kunduz is a major blow to Afghan government Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com