Residents of Badakhshan have informed Afghanistan International that the people of Argo district initiated large-scale protests against the Taliban on Saturday.

This follows earlier protest movements in Darayim district, making Argo the second district in Badakhshan where locals have now stood up against the Taliban to demand their expulsion from the province.

The protests in Argo have reportedly escalated into violence. Locals are adamant about removing the Taliban's influence from Argo, but the Taliban officials are yet to respond to these developments.

Images sent by residents of the district to Afghanistan International show many of Argo's market shops shuttered in the wake of these demonstrations. Videos from the district, showcase how people are vocally opposing the Taliban, chanting and expressing their dissent.

According to reports from Badakhshan residents, the situation in Argo has dramatically spiralled beyond the Taliban’s control. Despite the Taliban's attempts to suppress these protests using force, the demonstrations persist, with locals continuing to stand up against the Taliban rule.