Ayaz Gul ISLAMABAD— As winter approaches in Afghanistan, the Taliban offensive continues with a much greater intensity than it has previously at this time of year. The ongoing hostilities coupled with deepening economic troubles, unemployment estimated at around 24 percent and governance issues have brought President Ashraf Ghani’s government under mounting opposition and public pressure. Taliban insurgents continue to stage battlefield assaults on Afghan security forces and temporarily seize territory, particularly in northern Afghanistan where the onset of winter traditionally causes a slowdown in the fighting. Late last week, the Taliban seized control of the remote Yamgan district...
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