SAA

SAA event in Balkh, Islam Chankar, Shortepa District area, Afghanistan on Tue 5th May 2026

5th May 2026

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On May 5, Agha Niaz, originally from the village of Islam Chankar in Shortepa District of Balkh Province was killed by gunmen affiliated with Taliban, reports Hasht-e Subh. He had been working as a daily laborer on the Qosh Tepa Canal project.

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Balkh ( Islam Chankar, Shortepa District area )

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