According to the video and pictures published by the refugees of Balkhab district in the villages of Bamyan province, the situation of the people of Balkhab is dire. The people of Balkhab fled to the surrounding mountains and villages for fear of massacre and torture after the Taliban attack to arrest Mehdi Mojahed.

ISWNews Analysis Group: According to local sources, Taliban militants displaced and shot dozens of civilians after taking control of various areas of Balkhab district.

ISWNews Analysis Group: Following the clashes between the Taliban and militants affiliated with Mawlawi Mehdi Mojahed, the city of Tarkhoj, the capital of Balkhab, was captured by Taliban militants.

ISWNews Analysis Group: Taliban officials have threatened to crack down on Mullah “Mehdi Mojahed”, a Hazara commander who defected from the group.

ISWNews Analysis Group: The people of Balkhab district in Sar-e Pol province have mobilized under the leadership of “Sayyed Hassan Safaei” and have begun to resist the Taliban attacks.