Armed Afghan civilians mobilise to reverse Taliban gains

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: Armed civilians and informal militias have begun gathering in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat in a joint effort with the government to stop the Taliban from making further inroads into the country. The militant group has been retaking territory in recent months as US troops complete their final withdrawal from the country ahead of a September deadline. Experts warn the capital Kabul could fall to the Taliban within a year after the US pull-out. Related story: China tells its nationals to leave Afghanistan urgently as violence spirals Support us: Follow us on: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Linkedin: #scmp #World #Afghanistanwar