Taliban-backed armed nomads swarm villages in Daikundi province

Armed nomads (kochis) have recently invaded several villages in the Khedir district of central Daikundi province, causing destruction to crops and pastures. The nomads are allegedly supported by the Taliban, and they have threatened locals who are unable to defend themselves against the invasion.

A local anonymous source told KabulNow that the nomads have been moving into Khair-Abad and Kaj-Derakht in the Ghamqul region for several days, blocking the road of Upper-Ghamqul in the process. The nomads have reportedly threatened locals, collected money from some families, and imprisoned others.