35 civilians killed by Afghan forces in southern Helmand province
The incident occurred on Sunday night when Afghan forces raided a house that the officals said was being used by the Taliban to train suicide bombers, but during the attack a wedding venue situated adjacent the target came under fire.
Sep 23, 2019, 14:06 PM IST
Afghan troops pull out of second Helmand district
Afghan government forces have pulled out of a second district in Helmand, officials said on Monday, leaving the Taliban in control of most of the northern part of the province after troops withdrew from Musa Qala district last week.
Feb 22, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
Afghan forces have pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand, after months of heavy fighting with Taliban insurgents, officials said on Saturday.
Feb 20, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
