GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): Nearly 2,250 people, including civilians, have suffered casualties in southern Ghazni province since the beginning of the ongoing year, says the governor.
Wahidullah Kalimzai, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, said the casualties sustained by Taliban insurgents in security operations were higher than last year..
He said at least 1,600 insurgents -- mostly foreigners -- were killed. At least 70 group commanders were among the dead.
Another 267 rebels were wounded and 34 captured alive this year, according to Kalimzai . . .
