Taliban, Afghan Forces Trade Ground In Helmand Fighting
January 31 2017
Afghanistan
Taliban insurgents have renewed their fight against Sangin district in Afghanistan's restive Helmand province, reports the Rasad News Agency (Afghanistan).
The Taliban launched an operation on Monday, claiming to have overrun more than 25 outposts and bases and killing more than 100 security personnel, reported the Voice of America News.
A spokesman for Helmand's governor said on Tuesday government forces were holding off the offensive and had recaptured areas lost the...
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