 And hundreds of former Mohajidin and other civilians are determined to fight against the Taliban. They have reportedly gathered in the mountain areas of Gorban district and vowed to bring down the Taliban. Fighting has worsened around Afghanistan, especially in the north. That's where Taliban insurgents have conducted a wave of offensives in recent days, moving beyond their southern strongholds. Violence has escalated throughout the country since the United States announced plans to withdraw its troops without conditions by September 11.