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32 militants killed in S Afghanistan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-04 22:41
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KABUL: Afghan and the NATO-led forces during a joint operation against Taliban militants in the restive Helmand province, south Afghanistan eliminated nearly three dozen fighters, spokesman for provincial administration Daud Ahmadi said Thursday.

"Soldiers of Afghan army, police and international forces launched a cleanup operation in Nad Ali district Wednesday and have killed 32 rebels," Ahmadi told Xinhua.

He also confirmed that three Afghan soldiers were killed and four others including a NATO soldier sustained injuries.

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However, he did not say if the operation is concluded.

Taliban fighters have yet to make comment.

Helmand has been regarded as the hotbed of Taliban militants in south Afghanistan.

Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman Zahir Azimi disclosed Wednesday that Afghan and the NATO-led forces would soon launch a major offensive against militants to ensure lasting peace in the restive province.
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