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| Afghanistan |
| Baghlan Operation Continues, Now In Its Third Week |
| 2015-05-14 |
| [Tolo] The ongoing special forces operation in Baghlan is now in its third week as troops battle it out with Taliban krazed killers. According to officials at total of 63 holy warriors have been killed and maimed. An exact breakdown of those dead and injured were not however available. Special Police Forces Commander of Interior Minister Asadullah Shirzad said the festivities started on April 27 after a large group of Taliban holy warriors attacked certain points in the province. Susan, a female security force member in the area said she had been involved in active combat for just over two weeks. "I have been here for just over two weeks and have been fighting Afghanistan's enemies alongside my brothers." According to her, the fact she is a woman has made no difference to either her or her male counterparts. However, a poor excuse is better than no excuse at all... Baghlan residents are feeling the strain of the ongoing battle and as one resident said: "Yesterday two people were killed. We want peace. Our leaders should bring peace. What is going on that people cannot continue with their daily routines." Baghlan officials meanwhile urge residents to cooperate with security forces to eliminate the holy warriors from the province. Taliban holy warriors are yet to comment about the operation and casualties. |
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