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Taliban’s governor killed in drone strike

Taliban’s governor killed in drone strike

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22 Sep 2014 - 18:20
Taliban’s governor killed in drone strike
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22 Sep 2014 - 18:20

FARAH CIY (Pajhwok): A US drone strike killed three insurgents, including Taliban’s shadow governor for western Herat province, on Monday, an official said.

Brig. Gen. Mir Asadullah Kohistani, commander of the 207th Zafar Corps, told Pajhwok Afghan News Abdul Qadir was killed in the drone raid in Bakwa district.

Abdul Qadir was travelling in a car along with two bodyguards when he came under attack, the military commander added. The militants have not yet spoken about the incident.

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