Key Taliban Commander Among Dead In Fighting In Laghman Province

Local Afghan officials say a Taliban commander was among those killed in fighting earlier this week in the eastern Laghman province, reports the Khaama Press (Afghanistan).

Several militants made a coordinated attack on multiple security posts in the Alisheng district around 1 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, said the government officials.

At least five militants were killed, including the well-known commander Azam Gul, said the provincial government. Six others were injured. ...