RASC News Agency: Clashes over disputed grazing land in Sar-e Pul province have left 11 individuals injured, according to local sources. The conflict reportedly erupted between nomadic tribes and local villagers. The Taliban’s provincial police command in Sar-e Pul confirmed the incident, stating that residents of Adreng, Yarganda, and Sang Tuda villages in the provincial capital were involved. A Taliban official noted that the injuries sustained in the altercation are not life-threatening. Naqibullah Alamyar, the Taliban police spokesperson in Sar-e Pul, reported that the clash occurred on Friday night, December 27, over disputed grazing territories.
He added that Taliban forces arrived promptly at the scene, providing medical assistance by transporting the injured to a healthcare center. According to Alamyar, efforts are underway by the Taliban authorities to mediate the dispute and resolve the tensions. However, another source claimed that the primary confrontation took place between nomads and residents of Adreng village. This source alleged that the clash resulted in fatalities, though this claim has not been corroborated by other sources or the Taliban police. Similar disputes between nomads and local communities have previously resulted in fatalities across various provinces. Reports have suggested that nomads often benefit from Taliban support, enabling them to encroach upon grazing lands traditionally used by local residents.
Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, nomadic groups have reportedly seized grazing areas belonging to Tajik and Hazara communities in Takhar, Bamyan, and Sar-e Pul provinces, often with the backing of the Taliban. During such clashes, the Taliban have consistently declared their support for the nomads, enabling them to assert control over disputed grazing lands.
