Afghanistan, Jan. 6 -- Three people were killed and six injured during protests in Chah Ab, Takhar, as residents demonstrated against unregulated gold mining and environmental destruction.
Residents of Chah Ab district in Takhar province clashed with local forces during protests over unregulated gold mining and water resource damage, sources said. At least three protesters were killed and six others injured.
The demonstrations, which began several days ago, escalated on Monday, January 5, when locals took to the streets with sticks and tools to voice their grievances against mining companies.
Video footage on social media shows protesters confronting Taliban forces, including an incident where a Taliban member firing at demonstrators was...