BBCNEWS Outside Source August 10, 2021 18:09:00
Has taken many analysts by surprise. the taliban, emboldened by the withdrawal of us troops, have taken more territory in afghanistan in the past two months than at any time since they were ousted from power in 2001. the areas in red are under taliban control, while the blue are areas held by the afghan government. taliban militants have taken large rural areas, key towns and several regional capitals since firday. since friday. the eu says. th have —— since friday. the eu says. they have taken six capitals the past week. here's the bbc world services associate editor dr dawood azami. the ...