Pajhwok
12/13/2011
By Mohammad Farid Karimi
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MAIDAN SHAHR - A clash happened between Taliban and Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan militants in the Nirkh district of central Maidan Wardak province on Tuesday, an official said.
The battle erupted in the Darmandianso, Nirkh district chief, Mohammad Hanif Hanifi, told Pajhwok Afghan News. He said the two sides exchanged fire, using heavy and light weapons.
One Taliban militant was killed during the clash, said the governor's spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid.
But one of HIA fighters, Zabihullah, claimed six Taliban were killed and a seventh seized. He said HIA rebels escaped unhurt.
According to residents, former prime minister Gulbadin Hekmatyar's loyalists control most parts of the troubled district and the Taliban are trying to reduce their influence.
12/13/2011
By Mohammad Farid Karimi
[Printer Friendly Version]
MAIDAN SHAHR - A clash happened between Taliban and Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan militants in the Nirkh district of central Maidan Wardak province on Tuesday, an official said.
The battle erupted in the Darmandianso, Nirkh district chief, Mohammad Hanif Hanifi, told Pajhwok Afghan News. He said the two sides exchanged fire, using heavy and light weapons.
One Taliban militant was killed during the clash, said the governor's spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid.
But one of HIA fighters, Zabihullah, claimed six Taliban were killed and a seventh seized. He said HIA rebels escaped unhurt.
According to residents, former prime minister Gulbadin Hekmatyar's loyalists control most parts of the troubled district and the Taliban are trying to reduce their influence.


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