34 Taliban killed

Published November 10, 2006

KANDAHAR, Nov 9: Clashes between insurgents and Nato-led and Afghan troops left 34 Taliban and three policemen dead in the latest violence in Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday.

Eight policemen, eight Taliban and three civilians were also wounded during the fighting in Kandahar, Zabul and Khost which erupted overnight and continued early on Thursday, police said.

Twenty-two Taliban were killed by Afghan army, police and Nato forces on Wednesday in the Pashmole area.—AFP

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