President Rahmon, center, addressing a security council meeting on July 5. (Photo: Tajik presidential administration)
RFE: Tajikistan Reportedly Calls On Allies For Help With Security Challenges From Afghanistan
Tajikistan has appealed to members of a Russian-led military alliance of ex-Soviet states for help in dealing with security challenges emerging from neighboring Afghanistan, according to media reports.
Dushanbe's call came hours after Moscow vowed to defend its Central Asian allies threatened by the intensifying violence in Afghanistan.
The Taliban has captured large swaths of territory in northern Afghanistan as foreign troops exit the country, with over 1,000 Afghan civilians and servicemen fleeing to neighboring Tajikistan in recent days.
Tajik authorities say that two-thirds of the 1,357-kilometer border with Afghanistan is under Taliban control and they are preparing for an influx of refugees to enter the country. They say they are already providing Afghan refugees with food and shelter.
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WNU Editor: The Taliban are saying that they are not a threat to Tajikistan .... As Tajikistan mobilizes 20,000 troops, Taliban says it poses no threat (Eurasianet).
More News On Tajikistan Responding To The Crisis On The Afghan Border
Tajikistan mobilizes 20,000 reservists to bolster border with Afghanistan -- The Hill
Tajikistan bolsters border after Afghan troops flee Taliban offensive -- Axios
Tajikistan asks Russian-led military bloc to help it deal with Afghan fallout- RIA -- Daily Mail
Tajikistan seeks help from Russian-led bloc as Taliban scales up fighting -- TRT World
Tajikistan asks Russia-led bloc for help on Afghan border -- Reuters
Afghanistan Neighbors Raise Alarm With Russia Over Taliban Advance -- Bloomberg
3 comments:
LOL. Time to deal with your own neighbors, for a change.
Panjshir Valley should be part of Tajikistan. It would work out great for the inhabitants of the valley and the only people it would hurt would be the Taliban.
LOL!!
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