Local officials in Helmand province say 4,000 families have been displaced in the past three days of fighting in the province.

Meanwhile, local officials announced the beginning of a military operation in and around Lashkargah city and the killing of 26 Taliban fighters.

In this episode, host Yaser Abrar discusses the topic with the following guests:

Dawa Khan Menapal, presidential deputy spokesman

Abdulrahim Ayoubi, former MP