by Abdul Wali Arian
Taliban on Monday launched a coordinated assault on Nawa district in the southern province of Helmand, seizing control of the strategic town from government forces.
Nawa police chief was also killed during the battle with the hardline militant group.
"We have pushed back the enemy in Aqtash, Khanabad and Qala-e-Zal distircts. The enemy has tried to keep us busy here," said Mohammad Radmanish, deputy spokesman for Defense Ministry.
Meanwhile, Helmand lawmakers warned that Khanashin, Marjah, Nad Ali and Garmsir districts are also on the verge of collapse.
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