Anar Dara () is a

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. Its population, which is approximately 90%

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with a

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minority, was estimated at 30,000 in January 2005. Its capital, Anar Dara, is situated at 801 m altitude, with a population of about 13,300 people.

War in Afghanistan

In September 2019,

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forces temporarily gained control of the district from Afghan security forces after heavy fighting. According to the spokesperson for Farah province Mohibullah Mohid, two policemen were killed and 8 others wounded. In December 2020, Taliban forces attacked a police headquarters in the district. According to the Governor of Farah province Muhammad Mujahid, a security force member was killed and two others wounded while several Taliban were killed. In June 2021, Taliban forces recaptured the district as part of the

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. According to the deputy head of the provincial council Shah Mahmoud Naimi, three policemen were killed and several others wounded. Taliban forces blew up a government building in the district after capturing it.

Gallery

File:GIROA, PRT Discuss Projects for Stabilized Ana Dara DVIDS285403.jpg, Anar Dara

References

UNHCR District Profile
compiled December 2004–January 2005, accessed 2006-06-05 (PDF).

External links

Map of Settlements
AIMS, May 2002 Districts of Farah Province {{Farah-geo-stub