Afghanistan—Government Control Slips, Says Latest SIGAR Report
Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction | 01/31/2019
The percentage of Afghan territory under government control has fallen for another quarter, according to a new report by the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR).
Between July and October, Kabul lost control of seven districts, a 2 percent decline, according to the report that was released on Thursday.
The number of districts under government control fell to 53.8 percent or 219 districts. Only 63.5 percent of the population lives in areas under government authority,...