KUNDUZ

Sept. 1, 2019

Taliban fighters have attacked the strategic northern Afghan city of Kunduz, setting off a major battle with security forces.

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Kunduz is a city in northern Afghanistan, which serves as the capital of Kunduz Province. Kunduz is located near the confluence of the Kunduz River with the Khanabad River.
The fighting comes in the midst of historic negotiations for a deal between the Taliban and the US. The Taliban said they had captured several important buildings while officials said the city was still under government control. The militants have captured Kunduz twice since 2015.

Source : The Hindu

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