Daily Evacuation Brief | May 19, 2022
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We have received reports of Taliban security forces forcibly evicting non-combatants from their homes in Andarab. Multiple families from the villages of Anamak, Baghudara, and Taghanak in the Pul-e-Hesar district were informed they could no longer reside in Northern Afghanistan and were told to pack a few clothes and food before departing. We are attempting to confirm these reports.
Sources in Jawzjan claim the black flags of ISIS are starting to be flown around the province.
A mysterious sickness has afflicted as many as 200 people in Zabul province. Both Qalat and Shajoy hospitals have admitted many people, and doctors treating the afflicted claim the disease stems from a lack of hygiene.
Tajikistan mounted a counter-insurgency operation in the Gorno-Badakhshan province against anti-government militants who were suspected of ambushing a convoy. 8 militants were reportedly killed, and a Tajikistan security force officer was also reportedly killed in the engagement.
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More violence is expected in the Gorno-Badakhshan province in eastern Tajikistan. Sources stated that arms had been requested from Afghanistan and transferred across the border during the night. It is not clear what group in Afghanistan is facilitating the transfer.
Afghani to the Dollar: $1 – 90.85 AFN (as of 19 MAY 2022)
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