* US General Mark Milley: 'I think there's a very good probability of civil war'
* Analysts are concerned conditions could be ripe for Al Queda or ISIS to return * The rugged valley of Panjshir held out against Soviet Union for nearly a decade
* Resistance fighters there also held on during Taliban's first rule from 1996-2001
* Former vice-president Amrullah Saleh spoke of 'large-scale humanitarian crisis
Taliban fighters today advanced deep into the last holdout province of Panjshir, with analysts believing the resistance could collapse in a 'fight to the death', while a top US general has warned Afghanistan still faces a wider civil war that could fuel the resurgence of terror groups like ISIS.
His stark warning came as the country's former vice-president Amrullah Saleh said Afghanistan was on the brink of collapsing into a 'large-scale humanitarian crisis', with food and money becoming increasingly scarce.
The Taliban is pushing ahead to crush resistance forces defending the mountainous Panjshir Valley, led by Saleh and Ahmad Massoud - the son of legendary anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud.
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More News On The Battle For The Rebel Stronghold Of Panjshir
Battle for Afghan holdout province intensifies as Taliban advance further into Panjshir Valley -- CNN
Taliban claim to have captured four districts in Panjshir valley -- Khaama Press
Taliban battle for holdout province of Panjshir as US warns of Afghan civil war -- France 24
Taliban press assault on Panjshir province, resume some flights at Kabul airport -- USA Today/AP
Panjshir resistance leader says ready for talks with Taliban -- Al Jazeera