Reports emerging from regional sources and social media networks claim that anti-Taliban armed groups, described as Tajik-linked militias, have taken control of parts of Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province.
According to these reports, the Argo and Shikai districts are said to have come under the control of armed elements reportedly operating under the command of Mawlawi Zabit Karim. The groups are described by affiliated accounts as opposed to the Taliban administration, with claims of coordinated action leading to territorial gains in the region.
Online accounts associated with Tajik nationalist sentiment and anti-Taliban narratives, including supporters linked to the National Resistance Front (NRF), have circulated posts celebrating the reported developments. These posts describe the situation as a notable setback for Taliban control in Badakhshan and suggest growing resistance activity in the area.
Several of these accounts have also urged international attention to the situation, with some calling for political or logistical support from neighboring countries, including Tajikistan and Pakistan. Supporters argue that such movements may face sustainability challenges without broader external backing.
At present, there has been no official statement or response from the Afghan Taliban regarding these claims. Independent verification from the ground remains limited due to restricted access, evolving security conditions, and a lack of direct reporting from the affected districts.
The situation remains fluid and subject to further confirmation as additional information becomes available from credible and independent sources.
