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Global Headlines Afghanistan: At least 10 civilians killed during Kunduz operation, says defence ministry
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 20 Jul 2018, 05:14 am Print
Kabul: At least 10 civilians died during an anti terrorism operation in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, the country's defence ministry confirmed on Thursday.
The said operation was launched recently against Taliban insurgents by the country's forces in Char Dara district of the province.
However, refuting the government toll, the Taliban has said at least 28 civilians were killed in the aforementioned incident.
In a statement, the ministry said it has initiated an investigation.
Image: twitter.com/MoDAfghanistan
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