Taliban official says dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

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Taliban forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul. The clearance operations began in the capital and neighboring provinces two days ago. Hundreds of light and heavy weapons were confiscated, including rocket-launchers and grenades. Over 60,000 rounds of ammunition were also uncovered, as well as 13 armored vehicles.

7 months ago·Kabul, Afghanistan

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The Independent

Taliban official says dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

A Taliban government spokesman says the group's forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul

7 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Taliban official says dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

A Taliban government spokesman says the group's forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul

7 months ago·United States

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Taliban official says dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul, a Taliban government spokesman said on Sunday. The clearance operations began in the capital and neighboring provinces two days ago, and will continue, Zabiullah Mujahid said in a press conference.

7 months ago·United States

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IBTimes

Taliban Ban Afghans From Evacuating Amid Massive Security Sweep

The Taliban have clamped down on Afghans leaving the country as, separately, their forces continue a massive security sweep, going house-to-house across the capital Monday in a "clearing operation". The new travel ban was announced late Sunday by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who packaged the restrictions as being aimed at preventing hardship for Afghans abroad.

7 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Taliban official says dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

A Taliban government spokesman says the group’s forces have arrested dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers in operations across Kabul

7 months ago·Washington, United States

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South China Morning Post

Taliban official: dozens of criminals arrested in sweeps

The operations, in which Taliban went door-to-door, have drawn criticism amid reports of abuse suffered by civilians – including minority groups and women.

7 months ago·Hong Kong

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