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Afghan Security Forces Clashing With Taliban in Ghazni Province - Reports

© REUTERS / StringerA member of the Taliban insurgent and other people stand at the site during the execution of three men in Ghazni Province on April 18, 2015.
A member of the Taliban insurgent and other people stand at the site during the execution of three men in Ghazni Province on April 18, 2015. - Sputnik International
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Taliban militants are advancing on the Afghan government forces in Ajristan district of Ghazni province in the southeast of Afghanistan, TOLO News reported on Sunday.

The local governor and police chief are blocked in the northern part of the district and surrounded by the Taliban, TOLO News outlet reported, citing security sources.

On Saturday, the district governor asked for reinforcements, stressing that without them the Taliban radical movement would take control of the district. The telecommunications in the district are not working, and the road to the area where the fighting is underway has been closed off by the Taliban.

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