Anti-Taliban Groups
Afghan resistance groups report fresh clashes against Taliban forces
A decentralized network of former special forces, ethnic militias, and transnational extremists is utilizing guerrilla warfare to contest the interim Taliban regimen’s control from the northern highlands to southern borders of Afghanistan.
August 30, 2026
Taliban face resistance on two fronts in Afghanistan's Badakhshan
The group is battling armed opposition while moving to disarm local fighters and replace non-Pashtun commanders and officials in the northeastern province.
August 20, 2026
Taliban's grip in northern Afghanistan fractures as rebels claim major territorial wins
The clashes involve disputed casualty figures, competing accounts of who took part, and fighting between rival Taliban factions, with neighboring Tajikistan also raising concerns over cross-border violence.
August 17, 2026
Taliban suspend mining operations in Badakhshan amid internal rifts
Taliban spokesman says mining activities at some sites would remain halted until the new extraction guidelines finalized.
August 4, 2026
Anti-Taliban resistance steps up Badakhshan offensive in July: Report
Anti-Taliban armed groups stepped up attacks across northeastern Afghanistan, targeting multiple districts and signaling growing resistance activity as Badakhshan increasingly emerges as a focal point of the insurgency.
August 1, 2026
Anti-Taliban resistance groups multiply as Afghanistan's armed opposition gradually evolves
Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power, several armed resistance groups have emerged or expanded operations across Afghanistan. While none currently threaten Taliban control, analysts say their growing presence reflects evolving opposition to the regime.
July 28, 2026
Anti-Taliban group targets Afghan regime's convoy, shoots down drones in Badakhshan
Afghan Freedom Front claims its fighters launched a rocket attack on a Taliban military convoy travelling from Kabul to Badakhshan.
July 26, 2026