Wednesday, February 29, 2012

6 Taliban militants killed in eastern Nangarhar province

According to local authorities in eastern Nangarhar province, at least 6 Taliban militants were killed following armed clahes with the international coalition security forces in this province.

The officials further added, the Taliban militants were killed in Khogyani district of eastern Nangarhar province on Tuesday night.

Provincial governor spokesman Ahmad Zia Abdulzai said, the incident took place after a number of armed Taliban militants attacked a coalition forces military base in this district.

Mr. Abdulzai further added, Afghan and coalition security forces did not suffer any casualties during the clashes.

In the meantime a spokesman for the Taliban militants group Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed the death of its fighters in the clashes and claimed at least 10 US and Afghan soldiers were also killed during the clashes.

from KHAAMA
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