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Other MoA event in Badakhshan, Afghanistan on Sun 8th February 2026

8th February 2026

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On 8 February 2026, an internal clash erupted between Taliban forces affiliated with the Taliban governor and local Taliban members in the Khastak Valley of Jurm district, Badakhshan, over control of a gold mine. During the clashes, one Taliban member affiliated with the governor was killed, and two local Taliban members were injured. Local residents stated that the main cause of the clash was a dispute over the management and control of the Awizshahr gold mine and competition over economic resources in the area. 1 fatality.

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