Fighting has reached the centers of both Baghlan province in the north and Laghman province in the east.  A district center in Laghman and some outposts fell to the Taliban in the last few days. The clashes in the two provinces have intensified after the three-day ceasefire on May 13 to May 15.

The center of Dawlatshah district in Laghman fell to the Taliban on Friday.

There has been no tangible progress made by political leaders and government officials in reaching an agreement on the Supreme State Council's structure, number of members, or authority--as either an advisory council or decision-making body--an official of the High Council for National Reconciliation said on Sunday.

According to a document seen by TOLOnews, an 18-person list has been prepared for membership of the Supreme State Council, but the Presidential Palace said it is not final so far. Some politicians, including Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, has called for less members, according to sources.