Afghanistan’s last free citadel: Panjshir, the land of 5 lions, stands up to Taliban 

The Panjshir province, which is located in the north-east part of Kabul, has never been captured by the Taliban or by foreigners. 

A little over 100 kms away, in the north-east of Kabul, is the Panjshir province of Afghanistan. It is still free from the Taliban, even as the extremist group took over the country after the exit of US forces. Clarity: As per d constitution of Afg, in absence, escape, resignation or death of the President the FVP becomes the caretaker President. I am currently inside my country & am the legitimate care taker President. Am reaching out to all leaders to secure their support & consensus. An anti-Taliban coalition seems to be forming, including Vice President @AmrullahSaleh2 and Ahmad Massoud, son of Ahmad Shah Massoud - they are in Panjsher, about three hours drive from Kabul #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/EbuF1UXlNY #Now: Ahmad Masoud in #Panjshir valley with his patriots urging Afghans to join him for the freedom of their country. @ahmadmassoud01 is the son of the legendary national hero of #Afghanistan -- Ahmad Shah Massoud.Exclusive: @risetopeace pic.twitter.com/weflh2d3nA A video from an Afghan embassy worker reportedly shows Ahmad Massoud, son of the slain Afghan commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, boarding a helicopter for Panjshir, known as an anti-Taliban strongholdMassoud is said to be gathering forces to start up resistance against the Taliban pic.twitter.com/vKOcDdSs1E Panjshir, which translates to Five Lions from Persia, has never been conquered, either by foreigners or the Afghans. It remains a liberated zone.