Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials
The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the…
The Hindu reports that the firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official.
This world story centres on Afghanistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Several Afghan Taliban, Pakistan and Taida.
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- Several Afghan Taliban, Pakistan, Taida, Upper Kurram
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