Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Anti-Taliban resistance groups have claimed responsibility for a fresh wave of attacks against Taliban positions in Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, signalling an apparent increase in insurgent activity in the region.

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According to a report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Taliban administration continues to face persistent security challenges in northern Afghanistan, with Badakhshan increasingly emerging as a focal point of armed resistance.

The report said that a rise in guerrilla-style operations has raised questions about the Taliban's ability to maintain full control over parts of the province. Resistance groups have reportedly target...