Some 5,000 families have fled their houses as intensive clashes between government forces and Taliban fighters are underway in the southern province of Helmand.

Taliban launched massive attacks on the provincial capital of Lashkar Gah city in the weekend from different directions. The assailants faced resistance by government forces and failed to take control of the city.

The displaced severely need foodstuff and other essentials, according to provincial officials.

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