HERAT (SW): Members of Farah Council of Public Affairs expressed their deep concerns over recent escalating insecurity in the province saying that intense fighting has forced 3000 families to flee their houses. They have said that the Taliban militants have besieged the city.
Speaking at a press conference in Herat city, Sayed Afghan Afghan, the deputy for Farah Council of Public Affair noted that differences existing among local authorities, extensive corruption in custom offices and foreign interference are the main reason behind the escalating insecurity in Farah province.
Farid Sibath, member of Farah Council of Public Affairs, sated that corruption and lack of facilities are the main cause behind the current differences existing among local authorities.
Ahmad Rezaq Faizi, another member of Farah Council of Public Affairs, asserted that intense fighting between the Afghan National Security Forces and the militants is underway in the suburbs of the city. He noted that locals have witnessed Urdu-speaking fighters among the rebels.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Nasir Mehri, the spokesperson for Farah governor, told Salam Watandar that that the Afghan National Security Forces (AFNSF) have reclaimed several areas in outskirts of city and the cleansing operation in underway in number of villages situated in the city suburbs.
The spokesperson for governor stated that there is no difference among the local authorities at all. He however notified that some neighboring countries interfere in domestic issues of Farah. They attempt to stop the developing projects in this province, he added.
Mehri pointed out that though the Taliban militants have strong presence in Bala Bulok, Bakwa and Pusht-e-Rod districts, the ANSF however have control over these districts.
The members of Farah Council of Public Affairs urged the government to form necessary strategy for restoring peace in the province.
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