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Afghan security officials patrol a village after they cleared the area of Taliban militants in Achin district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. EPA
Afghan security officials patrol a village after they cleared the area of Taliban militants in Achin district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. EPA
At least 11 people killed by landmine in Afghanistan
Afghan officials accused the Taliban of incessant violence against government forces and civilians