KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Mar 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four Afghan soldiers and 24 militants were killed and 27 people wounded, in predawn Taliban attacks in northern Kunduz province on Sunday (today), the provincial government spokesman said.
“The clashes broke out after militants stormed security checkpoints in surrounding areas of Imam Sahib, Arch and Khan Abad districts, triggering fierce clashes,” spokesman, Esmatullah Muradi, said.
Six security force members, two civilians and 19 militants were wounded during the clashes.
The Kunduz province, as well as neighbouring Baghlan and Takhar provinces, have been the scene of heavy clashes for long.
Violence decreased in Afghanistan, after a peace deal was signed between the United States and the Taliban, in Doha, Qatar, as well as, a joint declaration issued by the U.S. and the Afghan government in late Feb.
However, sporadic clashes and fighting occur in the countryside, as Taliban militants have been attempting to take over territory and consolidate their positions.– NNN-AGENCIES
