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CNN: Taliban control more territory in Afghanistan than at any point since 2001, US inspector says
The Taliban have strengthened their grip in Afghanistan over the past three years, according to a new report released by the US government's own ombudsman of the war.
In its quarterly report for the US Congress, the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said, "The Taliban now controls more territory than at any time since 2001."
The Afghan government currently controls or influences only 55.5% of the country's districts, marking the lowest level recorded since SIGAR began tracking district control in November 2015.
Translated into layman's terms, the report measures "control" -- in which one side runs an area -- and "influence" -- in which one side has the upper hand.
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WNU Editor: The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is not optimistic .... ‘This is not going to be won militarily’: Top US commander in Afghanistan reveals pessimism (Military Times), while promising a new offensive .... We're Going on Offense Against Taliban: Miller (TOLO News).
More News On The Afghan Taliban Continuing To Gain More Territory
Afghanistan watchdog: Government control lowest ever -- Long War Journal
Afghan forces struggle to regain ground as casualties mount - report -- Reuters
Report: Taliban maintaining foothold in Afghanistan amid increasing violence -- Washington Post
US watchdog sees few signs of progress in Afghanistan -- Stars and Stripes
New Report Says War In Afghanistan Is A Raging Dumpster Fire, Shocking Absolutely No One -- RFE/Task & Purpose
Afghan government continues to lose ground to Taliban: SIGAR -- Al Jazeera
