The Latest: Taliban attack kills 22 Afghan forces
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Latest on the war in Afghanistan (all times local): Afghan officials say the Taliban have attacked checkpoints in the northern Faryab province, killing at least 22 Afghan forces. Mohammad Tahir Rahmani, head of provincial council, says the insurgents launched the attack late Saturday against checkpoints manned by police and pro-government militias, setting off a fierce gunbattle that lasted into Sunday morning. The army sent in reinforcements, who were among those killed. He says another 20 Afghan forces were ...
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