Afghan town seized from Taliban

Afghan and international forces have retaken a southern Afghan town held by Taliban militants since February, the Kabul defence ministry said today.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2007 - 11:08

Afghan and international forces have retaken a southern Afghan town held by Taliban militants since February, the Kabul defence ministry said today.

Ministry spokesman General Mohammad Zahir Azimi said Afghan, British and US forces had “completely captured” Musa Qala, a town in the opium poppy-growing belt of northern Helmand province.

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Courts Irish Language Place: Musa Qala Place: northern Helmand province Person: Mohammad Zahir Azimi Person: Lieutenant Colonel Person: Richard Eaton Person: Musa Qala Person: Musa Organisation: Taliban Organisation: Kabul defence ministry Organisation: US

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