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Sherzad

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Sherzad
شیرزاد
Village
An Afghan Army captain talks to Sherzad villagers
An Afghan Army captain talks to Sherzad villagers
Sherzad is located in Afghanistan
Sherzad
Sherzad
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 34°15′N 70°01′E / 34.25°N 70.01°E / 34.25; 70.01
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceNangarhar Province
DistrictSherzad District
Population
 • Total
9,536
Time zoneUTC+4:30 (D† (Afghanistan Standard Time))

Sherzad شیرزاد is the district center of Sherzad District in the west of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The population is 100% Pashtun.[1]

War in Afghanistan

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In 2019, Afghan Special Forces raided the district, killing 43 Taliban militants. US forces also conducted airstrikes in the district.[2]

References

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  1. ^ UNHCR District Profile
  2. ^ "43 Taliban militants killed in Afghan Special Forces raid in Nangarhar: Sources". Khaama Press. 10 June 2019.
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