Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an estimate of the strength of military forces resisting the Taliban in the Panjshir Valley.
- Answer
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The strength of military forces resisting the Taliban in the Panjshir is difficult to estimate. The strength of the National Resistance Front in late August was likely to range between 2,000 and 8,000 fighters.
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- 41602
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Afghanistan
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