Afghan commando forces released 13 civilians and one policeman from a Taliban prison in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, the Afghan defense ministry said on Thursday.

"13 #civilians and a police officer were released from #Taliban prison as a result of commando forces` operations in Washir district of #Helmand province last night. Also, several Taliban`s vehicles were seized during the operation," the ministry wrote on its Twitter account.

The ministry added that the Afghan national army (ANA) killed seven Taliban militants who planned to blow up a car bomb among civilians in the northern province of Faryab.

"ANA prevented a car bomb attack in Qaisar district of #Faryab province yesterday. 7 #suicide attackers who were in the car loaded with explosives were killed as a result of the #ANA attack before they could reach their target. TB [the Taliban] had planned to blow up the car among civilians," the ministry said.

Afghanistan is still plagued by long-lasting violence that claims the lives of Afghan civilians and security personnel, despite the ongoing intra-Afghan peace negotiations that began in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 12.

In early December, Kabul and the Taliban took a three-week break in their talks for consultations on a negotiation framework. The sides resumed negotiations on January 6 in Qatar`s capital Doha. However, the resumption of talks has so far failed to improve the security situation in Afghanistan.

Afghan commando forces released 13 civilians and one policeman from a Taliban prison in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, the Afghan defense ministry said on Thursday.

Afghan commando forces released 13 civilians and one policeman from a Taliban prison in the southern Afghan province of Helmand, the Afghan defense ministry said on Thursday. "13 #civilians and a police officer were released from #Taliban prison as a result of commando forces` operations in Washir district of #Helmand province last night. Also, several Taliban`s vehicles were seized during the operation," the ministry wrote on its Twitter account. The ministry added that the Afghan national army (ANA) killed seven Taliban militants who planned to blow up a car bomb among civilians in the northern province of Faryab. "ANA prevented a car bomb attack in Qaisar district of #Faryab province yesterday. 7 #suicide attackers who were in the car loaded with explosives were killed as a result of the #ANA attack before they could reach their target. TB [the Taliban] had planned to blow up the car among civilians," the ministry said. Afghanistan is still plagued by long-lasting violence that claims the lives of Afghan civilians and security personnel, despite the ongoing intra-Afghan peace negotiations that began in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 12. In early December, Kabul and the Taliban took a three-week break in their talks for consultations on a negotiation framework. The sides resumed negotiations on January 6 in Qatar`s capital Doha. However, the resumption of talks has so far failed to improve the security situation in Afghanistan.

Afghan military releases 13 civilians, policeman from Taliban prison

At least 14 people were killed in an attack by Taliban on Bala Hisar military base in Imam Sahib district in the northern province of Kunduz on Thursday night, TOLO news reported.

Sources informed that the key military base fell to the Taliban for some hours before being retaken by the security forces.

While 12 security force members were killed in the ensuing attack, two police force members were killed when they were on their way to the army base to help the forces when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb, in which two others were wounded.

Ten Taliban were killed or wounded in the attack, but the Taliban has not commented on the incident, confirmed sources.

Earlier, a military base was targeted by a car bomb attack in Paghman district, Kabul province, where at least two people were killed on Friday.

Violence has increased in the country despite efforts to resume peace negotiations

At least 14 people were killed in an attack by Taliban on Bala Hisar military base in Imam Sahib district in the northern province of Kunduz on Thursday night, TOLO news reported.

At least 14 people were killed in an attack by Taliban on Bala Hisar military base in Imam Sahib district in the northern province of Kunduz on Thursday night, TOLO news reported. Sources informed that the key military base fell to the Taliban for some hours before being retaken by the security forces. While 12 security force members were killed in the ensuing attack, two police force members were killed when they were on their way to the army base to help the forces when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb, in which two others were wounded. Ten Taliban were killed or wounded in the attack, but the Taliban has not commented on the incident, confirmed sources. Earlier, a military base was targeted by a car bomb attack in Paghman district, Kabul province, where at least two people were killed on Friday. Violence has increased in the country despite efforts to resume peace negotiations

14 killed as Afghan forces retake military base in Kunduz

Afghan army's airstrike in Afghanistan's Zabul province on Tuesday killed at least 47 Taliban terrorists and injured 15 others.

According to an army spokesperson, foreign troops aimed at the terrorist hideouts in Shinki and Nawbahar districts killing the district governor designated by the Taliban reported Sputnik.

Additionally, the strikes in Arghandab and Shah Wali Kot districts of Kandahar lead to the destruction of 10 mines.

Meanwhile, in another strike launched on Taliban bases in Gizab district of the Uruzgan province, 11 terrorists were killed.&nbsp;

Afghan army's airstrike in Afghanistan's Zabul province on Tuesday killed at least 47 Taliban terrorists and injured 15 others. According to an army spokesperson, foreign troops aimed at the terrorist hideouts in Shinki and Nawbahar districts killing the district governor designated by the Taliban reported Sputnik.

Afghan army's airstrike in Afghanistan's Zabul province on Tuesday killed at least 47 Taliban terrorists and injured 15 others. According to an army spokesperson, foreign troops aimed at the terrorist hideouts in Shinki and Nawbahar districts killing the district governor designated by the Taliban reported Sputnik. Additionally, the strikes in Arghandab and Shah Wali Kot districts of Kandahar lead to the destruction of 10 mines. Meanwhile, in another strike launched on Taliban bases in Gizab district of the Uruzgan province, 11 terrorists were killed.

Airstrikes in southeast Afghanistan kill 47 terrorists: Military spokesperson

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said.

One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacker detonated his explosives after being prevented from entering the Marshal Fahim National Defense University to the west of Kabul.

The explosion occurred as cadets were leaving the college, which is one of Afghanistan's main officer training academies.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came as Taliban representatives met senior Afghan politicians in Moscow as part of efforts to reach a settlement to end the 18-year-long conflict.&nbsp;

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said.

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance to a military training centre in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least six people and wounding six, police and security officials said. One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attacker detonated his explosives after being prevented from entering the Marshal Fahim National Defense University to the west of Kabul. The explosion occurred as cadets were leaving the college, which is one of Afghanistan's main officer training academies. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which came as Taliban representatives met senior Afghan politicians in Moscow as part of efforts to reach a settlement to end the 18-year-long conflict.

Blast near Afghan military training centre kills at least six

At least 15 Taliban insurgents were killed in an operation launched by Afghan security forces on Sunday, reported Afghanistan daily Tolo news.&nbsp;

Also, 12 insurgents were left wounded in the operation, claimed the local officials.&nbsp;

The operation was launched in Barak-e-Barak district of central Logar province after insurgents attacked the security checkposts in the district, said Esmatullah Alizai, the provincial police chief.&nbsp;

No further details were given about the operation.&nbsp;

The Taliban has not yet commented on the incident, Tolo news reported.&nbsp;

Earlier, at least 43 Taliban insurgents, including a top commander, got killed in air strikes conducted by the United States in the Afghan province of Faryab bordering Uzbekistan.

The operation was in Barak-e-Barak district of central Logar province and left another 12 insurgents wounded

At least 15 Taliban insurgents were killed in an operation launched by Afghan security forces on Sunday, reported Afghanistan daily Tolo news. Also, 12 insurgents were left wounded in the operation, claimed the local officials. The operation was launched in Barak-e-Barak district of central Logar province after insurgents attacked the security checkposts in the district, said Esmatullah Alizai, the provincial police chief. No further details were given about the operation. The Taliban has not yet commented on the incident, Tolo news reported. Earlier, at least 43 Taliban insurgents, including a top commander, got killed in air strikes conducted by the United States in the Afghan province of Faryab bordering Uzbekistan.

15 Taliban fighters killed in Afghan operation

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Afghan military releases 13 civilians, policeman from Taliban prison

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Blast near Afghan military training centre kills at least six

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