The fight against Daesh in Kot district of Nangarhar province has resulted in the destruction of “hundreds” of civilian’s homes in the eastern parts of the country.

The district is now fully cleared of Daesh and is controlled by security forces, but residents said their homes remain in ruins and that no public welfare projects have been implemented there.

The residents said they lack the financial ability to rebuild their houses and that they are looking for assistance from government and other institutions.

“Our homes are still ruined and no aid has been provided for us and some people are living under tents while others are living in shops,” said Sardar, a Kot resident.

“So far, no assistance has been given and we do not have shelters yet,” said Mohammad Zahir, resident of the district.

Nangarhar Governor Hayatullah Hayat meanwhile said the local government will help the displaced families and will reconstruct their homes.

“We, along with the local officials of the district, will strictly follow government promises for the residents,” Hayat said. “We will serve the residents of the district who stood against Daesh fighters.”

Malik Cheragh, a 70-year-old man, who was in Daesh custody for two months, said two years ago Daesh fighters kept him hostage along with six other tribal elders.

Cheragh said he was released by his sons in exchange for six AK-47 weapons.

“There were foreign fighters and local fighters among Daesh ranks who took us hostage and we were sentenced to be killed, but Allah saved us,” said Cheragh.

The district was cleared of Daesh in July 2016. However, the district witnesses clashes between government forces and militants who claim to be Daesh fighters.