Nimruz | FDD's Long War Journal

Taliban takes full control of Nimruz province, seizes capital

Bill Roggio | August 6, 2021

The Taliban took control of Zaranj, the capital of Nimruz province, without a fight. The western locale is the first provincial capital to fall under Taliban control since it launched its offensive across the country in May.

US service member killed during battle with al Qaeda in Afghanistan

Thomas Joscelyn | November 27, 2018

The US says that Sgt. Jasso was “was likely accidentally shot” by partner Afghan forces during a “close-quarter battle” with “multiple barricaded al Qaeda shooters” in Nimroz province on Nov. 24. Nimroz is a remote area of Afghanistan and al Qaeda’s presence there confirms, once again, that the group is operating throughout the country.

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