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U.N. says situation 'rapidly deteriorating' in embattled Afghan city Kunduz
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS | Thu Oct 6, 2016 | 10:04am EDT
U.N. says situation 'rapidly deteriorating' in embattled Afghan city
Fighting in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz has led to a "rapidly deteriorating" humanitarian situation, officials said on Thursday, leaving thousands of people with limited access to food, water, or medical care.
Street-to-street gun battles have continued for four days after Taliban militants slipped past the city's defenses on Monday.
Government troops, backed by U.S. special forces and air strikes, have repeatedly declared that they are in control of the city, but residents report that heavy fighting has forced many people to flee.
The fighting has forced as many as 10,000 people from their homes in Kunduz, the United Nations reported, with those who remain facing serious water, food and electricity shortages, as well as threats from the fighting.
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U.N. says situation 'rapidly deteriorating' in embattled Afghan city
Fighting in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz has led to a "rapidly deteriorating" humanitarian situation, officials said on Thursday, leaving thousands of people with limited access to food, water, or medical care.
Street-to-street gun battles have continued for four days after Taliban militants slipped past the city's defenses on Monday.
Government troops, backed by U.S. special forces and air strikes, have repeatedly declared that they are in control of the city, but residents report that heavy fighting has forced many people to flee.
The fighting has forced as many as 10,000 people from their homes in Kunduz, the United Nations reported, with those who remain facing serious water, food and electricity shortages, as well as threats from the fighting.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-taliban-idUSKCN1260II