Taliban Seizes 2 Border Crossings In Herat Province

July 09 2021

Afghanistan

Taliban fighters have taken control of two key border towns in western Afghanistan, reports the Tolo News (Kabul).

On Friday, militants gained control of the towns of Islam Qala, on the border with Iran, and Torghundi, on the border with Turkmenistan, said local officials.

Both are in Herat province.

A local customs official at Islam Qala said that cross-border activity ceased after the Taliban overran the area. Customs fees and taxes from the site bring in about US$20 million per...

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