Taliban warns against any further attempts to rise up against its rule after declaring victory in Panjshir Valley fighting
During the press conference, Taliban spokesperson said that any insurgency against their rule would be "hit hard" while assuring neighbouring countries that Afghan soil will not be allowed to be used against them.
Mujahid said the "Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan," wanted to negotiate with the resistance group in Panjshir and solve the matter through dialogue, but negotiations "did not yield result," and they decided to take the valley by force. "NRF gave 'negative answers' when Taliban tried to negotiate," he said, adding "If anyone wants to create problems, we will handle them as we handled Panjshir."
Late Sunday, NRF –– made up of anti-Taliban militia and former Afghan security forces –– acknowledged suffering major battlefield losses in Panjshir and called for a ceasefire.
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