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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.

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  • Published: 12:26 April 6, 2008
  • Gulf News

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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