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35 ANSF Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Musa Qala Attack
[Tolo News] At least 35 Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) soldiers were reportedly killed and nearly 60 maimed in a Taliban attack on Musa Qala district of Helmand...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan... province, officials confirmed Thursday. Helmand provincial council head Mohammad Karim Atal confirmed the incident and said at least 35 security force members were killed and nearly 60 maimed in the attack. Helmand provincial council said this comes after a week-long clash between the Taliban and troops in the area. On Wednesday some officials claimed the district had fallen into the hands of the Taliban. However, a clean conscience makes a soft pillow... other officials rejected this but did confirm that heavy festivities were ongoing in the area. But, on Thursday, again conflicting reports emerged when provincial governor front man Omar Zowak said only five troops had died and 10 were maimed in the latest clash. Officials have however said that in the past week at least 150 Taliban faceless myrmidons have been killed. Posted by: Fred 2015-08-28 |
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