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22 individuals freed from Taliban jail in Logar

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan National Army (ANA) commandos have released 27 individuals, including 15 civilians, in a raid on a Taliban-controlled prison in central Logar province, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

In a statement, MoD said ANA commandos raided the Taliban jail in the Charkh district of the province on Monday night.

At least 22 captives, including seven security personnel and 15 civilians, were freed from the illegal prison, the ministry said, adding three militants were captured and weapons and ammunition seized.

The Taliban have not yet commented on the overnight operation.

sa/mud

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