06 June 2017

News Story: Afghan forces detain 11 Taliban fighters

KABUL, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Eleven Taliban militants were captured after Afghan Special Operation Forces carried out raids in two provinces within the last 24 hours, said a military statement on Monday.

In one operation, 10 militants were arrested as the troops struck their hideout in Maywand District of southern Kandahar province, the command of Afghan Special Operation Forces said in the statement.

Read the full story at Xinhua