Afghan commandos, Northern Alliance prepare to fight Taliban

Afghan forces, including U.S. and British-trained commandos, are regrouping in the Panjer Valley to resist the Taliban. Afghanistan's vice president, Amrullah Saleh, has declared himself the rightful leader and urged citizens to join the resistance. The commandos face significant risks, including potential deadly reprisals from the Taliban, as evidenced by past executions.

What is the main focus of the forces regrouping in the Panjer Valley?

• To negotiate with the Taliban

• To prepare for a fight against the Taliban

• To evacuate civilians

• To train new recruits

Who has declared themselves the rightful leader of Afghanistan in the resistance against the Taliban?

• Amrullah Saleh

• Ashraf Ghani

• A U.S. General

• A British Commander

What message did Amrullah Saleh convey to the Afghan people?

• To flee the country

• To support the Taliban

• To join the resistance against the Taliban

• To negotiate peace with the Taliban

What is the risk faced by the commandos if captured by the Taliban?

• They will be imprisoned

• They will be sent to another country

• They will be forced to join the Taliban

• They will face deadly reprisals

What happened to 22 commandos in June during a fight with insurgents?

• They successfully defeated the insurgents

• They were captured and released

• They were executed after running out of ammunition

• They were rescued by U.S. forces