QALAT (Pajhwok): At least 110 militants have been killed and several others wounded during ongoing clashes between Taliban and Islamic State (IS) -- also known as Daesh -- in southern Zabul province, local officials said on Monday.
Gunbattles between supporters of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor and dissent a dissident commander of the group -- Mullah Mansoor Dadullah who is backed by Uzbek Daesh fighters -- broke out three days ago in Arghandab district.
Zabul police chief, Col. Ghulam Jilani Farahi, told Pajhwok Afghan News the ongoing fighting had spread to Khak-i-Afghan and Dai Chopan districts. Tens . . .
