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Afghanistan: ISIS, Taliban militants engage in war, at least five dead

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 19 Oct 2017, 01:31 pm Print

Afghanistan: ISIS, Taliban militants engage in war, at least five dead
Nangarhar, Oct 19 (JEN): At least five militants have died in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province after the ISIS and Taliban faithfuls engaged in a gun battle, local Khaama Press reported.

The incident took place in Khogyani district of the province.

According to an official statement from the provincial government, two ISIS militants were killed while the Taliban lost three of its men, including a local leader.

The slain Taliban leader has been identified as Ismail, who was better known as Fawad.

At least nine militants were killed on Sunday in a similar clash.

The clash took place amid Taliban leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada's call to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Akhundzada stated that both the Taliban and ISIS have a similar agenda and is driven by the passion of Jihad.

No group has commented so far.