Resistance forces in Afghanistan have vowed to continue in their fight against the Taliban as they trained in the Panjshir Valley, a strategic fortress which sits north of Kabul. Elsewhere, others resistance members, dressed in military gear and carrying weapons, were spotted marching through the deserted streets of the mountain enclave. It comes as the Taliban claimed they were sending hundreds of fighters to the region and had the Panjshir surrounded. Now Mr Massoud has vowed to fight on to the last and defend the 170,000 residents of the Panjshir. The Northern Alliance tweeted: 'Earlier this morning, resistance forces got a first support from Tajikistan helicopters have imported enough equipment, guns, full-ammunitions & foods.

Source: The Nation August 30, 2021 18:56 UTC