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15 militants killed in Afghan clashes
Fifteen suspect militants have died during clashes with NATO and Afghan forces and authorities have also arrested a senior Taliban commander, according to the government.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:26 April 6, 2008
Kabul: Fifteen suspect militants have died during clashes with NATO and Afghan forces and authorities have also arrested a senior Taliban commander, according to the government.
The militants died during clashes on Saturday in Kandahar, part of a week-long operation by NATO and Afghan troops.
Authorities said they also arrested a militant leader called Abdul Jabar, a deputy of top Afghan fighter Mansoor Dadullah, who was apprehended in February.
Police also recovered a number of weapons and ammunitions.
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