Document #1442764

RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Author)

Nineteen Afghan Security Personnel Killed In Two Taliban Attacks

Officials say 11 soldiers of the Afghan National Army were killed in an ambush by Taliban fighters in Badghis Province, in northwestern Afghanistan.

At least 13 militants were also killed in the fighting, which happened early on September 6.

The same day, militants killed eight police officers in Takhar Province when they stormed a checkpoint in the Khawja Ghar district, a local provincial council member, Rohullah Raoufi, said.

Raoufi added that one police officer had been taken hostage.

Based on reporting by AP and dpa

Copyright (c) 2010-2020. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036.

ecoi.net description:
19 security personnel killed in 2 separate attacks by Taliban fighters; one police officer taken hostage by the insurgents
Country:
Afghanistan
Source:
RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Author)
Published:
6 September 2018
Original link:
https://www.rferl.org/a/nineteen-afghan-security-personnel-killed-in-two-taliban-attacks/29475187.html
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1442764 (former ID 365823)

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