11 militants killed, 20 injured in Afghan northern Kunduz

Source: Xinhua| 2017-09-24 13:34:14|Editor: Mengjie
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KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Afghan forces in the crackdown against Taliban have killed 11 armed fighters and injured 20 others in Dasht-e-Archi district of the northern Kunduz province, Interior Ministry said in a statement released here on Sunday.

The security forces, according to the statement, attacked Taliban positions in parts of Dasht-e-Archi district Saturday afternoon during which 11 militants have been killed and 20 others injured.

The militants have fled the area and security forces would continue to target the enemies elsewhere in the country to stabilize peace and security, the statement added.

Taliban militants who are active in parts of Kunduz province, haven't commented.

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