Dushi district is located in the central part of Baghlan Province, Afghanistan. It lies on the major Kabul-Kunduz highway. The population of the district was estimated to be around 57,160 in 2004.[4]Hazaras are around 60% of the population and make up the majority in the district, followed by Tajiks (39%).[5] The centre of the district is Dushi. Dushi was considered contested between the Afghan Government and the Taliban in late 2018.[2]
Geography
Dushi has an area of 1942.5 square kilometers, comparatively equivalent to the area of Manus Island. The district has both the Kunduz River and the Andarab River running through the district. They meet near the town of Dushi. The district is located along the Kabul-Kunduz Highway, enabling the Taliban to collect duties.[6]