A spokesman for the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture said their cases are under investigation.

Residents and local sources told Amu TV that the violence has continued since late last week in several districts, including.

Niazi's arrest marks the second detention of a journalist in a week.

The fighting began on Thursday in Argo district and was continuing into Friday, the sources said.

Local sources told Amu TV that the fighting took place in the Kohsar and Kor Pitab areas of Parian district.