Offensive launched against Taliban

Afghan military officials say an operation has been launched to root out any Taliban who have reportedly infiltrated villages outside of southern Afghanistan’s largest city.

Offensive launched against Taliban
Wed, 18 Jun, 2008 - 08:55

Afghan military officials say an operation has been launched to root out any Taliban who have reportedly infiltrated villages outside of southern Afghanistan’s largest city.

NATO spokesman Mark Laity said Afghan and Canadian troops have moved into the Arghandab region just outside of Kandahar city.

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