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Fighters resisting the Taliban

G7 countries meet to discuss Afghanistan and Panjshir Valley mujahadeen prepare to fight

Ahead of a virtual meeting of the G7 nations, the evacuation of vulnerable people from Afghanistan is dominating the agenda with pressure growing on the US to prolong their presence at Kabul airport.

As the Taliban announce that they have encircled opposition forces in the Panjshir Valley, we hear from the Mujahadeen preparing to resist.

Eritrean forces involved in the conflict in Tigray have been accused of a string of human rights abuses, now the US has responded by sanctioning the general in charge.

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Tue 24 Aug 2021 04:06GMT

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  • Tue 24 Aug 2021 04:06GMT