SECURITY — April 20, 2026

Hundreds of Families Displaced Following Clashes Between Taliban Members Over Gold Mines in Badakhshan

Clashes between various Taliban groups over gold mines in Badakhshan's Yawan district have displaced hundreds of families and caused several casualties among the Taliban. Residents of Sholier Payan village protested the fighting, citing fear among civilians particularly women and children, and demanding an end to the insecurity.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh2 min read

Hundreds of Families Displaced Following Clashes Between Taliban Members Over Gold Mines in Badakhshan
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Clashes between various Taliban groups over control of gold mines began about a week ago in the Yawan district of Badakhshan province and are still ongoing. The fighting has resulted in several Taliban members being killed and others being wounded.

Hundreds of families from several villages have been displaced due to the clashes. The displacement has had a particular impact on women and children who are experiencing severe fear.

Residents of Sholier Payan village in the Yawan district have protested the ongoing clashes. The protesters cited the insecurity and demanded an end to the fighting and the provision of security.

The situation has created significant challenges for the local population in the affected areas. Families have been forced to leave their villages to escape the violence stemming from the disputes over the gold mines.

The protests reflect the concerns of civilians caught in the middle of the conflict between the Taliban members. They are seeking a quick resolution to the clashes that have disrupted their lives and caused widespread displacement in the province.

As the clashes continue in Badakhshan, the number of displaced families stands in the hundreds. Several villages have seen their residents move out in search of safer locations away from the areas where the fighting is concentrated.

There are urgent demands from the residents for the violence to stop so that they can return to their homes and live without the constant threat of the ongoing battles.

Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh

Reliability assessment

Single source (Hasht-e Subh) citing unnamed 'local sources' with no independent corroboration. Report includes concrete details (Yawan district, Sholier Payan village, 30 Hamal date, hundreds displaced) but relies entirely on anonymous attribution; core event remains unverified by other outlets.

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