Kunduz Still Held by Taliban, Locals Say

Kunduz Still Held by Taliban, Locals Say, Despite Afghan Government Claims - The New York Times:
Afghan government or security force claims are always exaggerated and suspect.
Kareema Sediqi, a member of the Kunduz provincial council, said that “the city is still in Taliban control,” but that Afghan security forces had advanced as far as a roundabout near the city’s entrance. Interviews with several residents suggested that the situation was fluid, with fighting continuing.
Ms. Sediqi, who spoke from Kabul but was in contact with family members trapped in Kunduz, said, “The Afghan security forces are struggling against strong Taliban resistance from Taliban who are wearing A.N.A. uniforms,” referring to the Afghan National Army.