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May - 1 
Two Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Imam Qatiba area in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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Two Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Imam Qatiba area in an unspecified District of Baghlan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 2.
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May - 1 
At least nine Taliban militants were killed and another 12 injured in the airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in the vicinity of Tarinkot city (Tarinkot District) in Uruzgan Province, the military officials said on May 1, reports Khamma Press.
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At least nine Taliban militants were killed and another 12 injured in the airstrikes of the Afghan Air Force in the vicinity of Tarinkot city (Tarinkot District) in Uruzgan Province, the military officials said on May 1, reports Khamma Press.
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May - 2 
1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan
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1220 persons were killed and 866 others injured in 171 different attacks in 27 Provinces of Afghanistan in April 2018 reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 3. More than half of the April attacks took place in Faryab, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Jawzjan and Kunduz Provinces and the remaining attacks happened in 25 other Provinces while Pajhwok had no report of violent incidents from Bamyan, Nuristan, Panshir, Paktia, Nimroz, Takhar and Nuristan Provinces. Earlier 1,018 persons were killed and 792 others injured in 171 different attacks in 31 Provinces of Afghanistan in March 2018. Blasts and casualties happened on daily bases in April but the most deadly day was April 22. On this day 97 people were killed and 136 others injured. The deadliest incident happened on voter registration centre in Dasht-i-Archi District in which 69 people were killed and 210 others injured. Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the blast. On average, 54 people were suffering casualties on daily basis during the first four months last year compared to 61 people during the same period this year.
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May - 2 
14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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14 Taliban militants were killed and another 25 were injured in operations conducted in Mangal village in Tashkan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Presson May 3.
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four Taliban militants were killed two others including a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Mullah Salam were injured in a clash in Shuhada District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Presson May 3.
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May - 2 
Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bol
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Nine militants (affiliation not specified) including ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban militants for Chamtal District in Balkh Province were killed, and 16 others were injured by Afghan Security Forces in Arzangar region of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 3.
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May - 2 
15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on Ma
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15 Taliban militants including ‘leaders’ identified as Abdul Bari, Mawlavi Ataullah, and Mawlavi Hedayatullah were killed and seven others were injured in a operation in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, reports Khaama Press on May 3.
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May - 2 
Former Director of National Directorate of Security (NDS) Amrullah Saleh tweeted on May 2 that the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Afghanistan has no links with the parent outfit in Syria and Iraq, reports Khaama Press. He added that Taliban and
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Former Director of National Directorate of Security (NDS) Amrullah Saleh tweeted on May 2 that the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Afghanistan has no links with the parent outfit in Syria and Iraq, reports Khaama Press. He added that Taliban and Haqqani Network were behind the deadly attacks in Afghanistan and that the sleeping suicide cells of the Taliban and Haqqani Network were sold for specific targets and the sellers take responsibility.
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May - 3 
One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified Distr
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One Pakistani national identified as Numan, carrying weapons to the Urgon District of Paktika Province on the behest of Taliban ‘leadership’ in Ghazni Province was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an unspecified District of Paktika Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 4. One vehicle, 110 Kalashnikovs, 69 pistols, 3 snipers, and 168 bullets were recovered.
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May - 3 
Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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May - 3 
Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants took control of Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 3 because of the lack of reinforcement troops according to Abdul Rahman Talat, a member of Badakhshan Provincial Council, reports Tolo News.
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May - 4 
31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province
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31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Provinceon May 4, reports Bakhtar News. Two civilians were also killed,adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 4 
four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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four Public Uprising Force (PUF) members including two ‘commanders’ were killed and two others injured in a Taliban ambush between Tashkan and Draim Districts of Badakhshan Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan News on May 5.
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May - 4 
Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbudddin Hekmatyar claimed that the foreign militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group were intruding into Afghanistan via Iran, reports Khaama Presson May 5. Hekmatyar said there wer
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Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader Gulbudddin Hekmatyar claimed that the foreign militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group were intruding into Afghanistan via Iran, reports Khaama Presson May 5. Hekmatyar said there were three types of militants currently operating under the shadow of the IS, including the former Taliban militants who have pledged allegiance to the group. IS militants from Iraq are also operating in Afghanistan but he emphasized that those militants cannot come to Afghanistan via air or Russia, except Iran. The third type of IS which was the most dangerous is the IS affiliates in uniform or the Governmental IS loyalists, he added.
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May - 4 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Nangarhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Khost, Logar, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul, Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. 20 militants were also injured and weapons were recovered by ANDSF. 16 air-strikes were carried out to target militants, adds Tolo News.
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May - 4 
31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Province
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31 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 18 other militants were injured when militants targeted check-points of Afghan Security Forces in Andar District and Ghazni City (District) the capital of Ghazni Provinceon May 4, reports Bakhtar News. Two civilians were also killed,adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 5 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said on May 5 that 22 militants (affiliation not specified) including three key ‘commanders’ of the Taliban were killed in military operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Nangarhar, Laghman, Kapisa, Khost, Logar, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul, Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. 20 militants were also injured and weapons were recovered by ANDSF. 16 air-strikes were carried out to target militants, adds Tolo News.
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May - 5 
Taliban militants planted seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) beneath a main bridge located on the highway in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province of which two exploded, reportsKhaama Presson May 6. Five other IEDs were de
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Taliban militants planted seven Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) beneath a main bridge located on the highway in Mahajir Bazar of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province of which two exploded, reportsKhaama Presson May 6. Five other IEDs were defused by Afghan Security Forces (SFs).
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May - 5 
Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 5 
Two Policemen and three militants (affiliation not specified) including one suicide bomber were killed when three militants targeted Kandahar police Chief General Abdul Raziq’s residence in a suicide attack followed by gunfire in Spin Bold
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Two Policemen and three militants (affiliation not specified) including one suicide bomber were killed when three militants targeted Kandahar police Chief General Abdul Raziq’s residence in a suicide attack followed by gunfire in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province on May 5, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 5 
Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in unspecified District(s) of Uruzgan Province on May 5, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 6 
14 Taliban militants were killed and 13 others injured in operations by Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Forces (AAF) along the Sharana-Ghazni Highway in Chahar Diwal, Rashid Khel, Pir Shahbaz, Shaliz, Zewach, Kalach and Arzoo areas in unspe
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14 Taliban militants were killed and 13 others injured in operations by Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Forces (AAF) along the Sharana-Ghazni Highway in Chahar Diwal, Rashid Khel, Pir Shahbaz, Shaliz, Zewach, Kalach and Arzoo areas in unspecified District(s) of Paktia Province, reports Khaama Press on May 7.
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May - 6 
A Taliban ‘shadow judge’ identified as Mawlavi Abdul Hakim has urged the ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada to accept the Peace Offer in a bid to end the ongoing violence, reports Khaama Presson May 7.
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A Taliban ‘shadow judge’ identified as Mawlavi Abdul Hakim has urged the ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada to accept the Peace Offer in a bid to end the ongoing violence, reports Khaama Presson May 7.
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May - 6 
even militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in a clash between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants in Naziyan District of Nangarhar Province on May 6
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even militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in a clash between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants in Naziyan District of Nangarhar Province on May 6
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May - 6 
Four Public Order Policemen (POP) and two Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were killed and four others injured during the Taliban attacks in the Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 7.
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Four Public Order Policemen (POP) and two Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel were killed and four others injured during the Taliban attacks in the Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 7.
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May - 6 
Six Indian staff members and one Afghan employee of KEC company responsible for installing an electricity substation were abducted by Taliban militants in Bagh-e-Shamal village of the Pul-e-Khumri City (District) the capital of Baghlan Province on Ma
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Six Indian staff members and one Afghan employee of KEC company responsible for installing an electricity substation were abducted by Taliban militants in Bagh-e-Shamal village of the Pul-e-Khumri City (District) the capital of Baghlan Province on May 6, reports Tolo News. Baghlan governor Abdulhai Nemati confirmed that the Taliban group moved them to the Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri City.
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May - 6 
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan Spokesperson General Radmanish said that 60 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 33 others were injured in military operations by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within th
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan Spokesperson General Radmanish said that 60 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and 33 others were injured in military operations by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) within the 24 hours in Nangarhar, Laghman, Ghazni, Kapisa, Uruzgan, Kandahar, Badghis, Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Logar, Zabul, and Helmand Provinces, report compiled from Bakhtar News and Khaama Press on May 5. He further added that at least 36 militants were killed in operations in Andar district of Ghazni while 8 others were killed in Helmand. He said at least 9 militants including 2 ISIS fighters were killed in Deh Bala and Khogyani district of Nangarhar while 4 militants were killed in Badakhshan and 3 in Uruzgan Province. At least 10 offensive operations were underway in 10 provinces of the country as the Commando Forces have carried out 66 operations while 17 air-strikes were also been carried out during the same period. 47 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were defused.
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May - 7 
19 Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and eight others were arrested in an operation conducted by Special Forces of National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Beli area of Momand Dara District of Nangarhar Province, repo
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19 Taliban militants including seven of Pakistani origin were killed and eight others were arrested in an operation conducted by Special Forces of National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Beli area of Momand Dara District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 8. This included five ‘commanders’ identified as Haji, Shamali, Qari Janat famous as Qari Omar, Saqib and Afridi. A cache of weapons was also recovered.
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May - 7 
Afghanistan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami on April 7 said the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have thwarted over 1,700 operations by the Taliban militants since launch its spring offensive 'Al Khandaq' last month, reports To
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Afghanistan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami on April 7 said the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have thwarted over 1,700 operations by the Taliban militants since launch its spring offensive 'Al Khandaq' last month, reports Tolo News. He said, since then Taliban has launched over 2,600 operations across the country, from which the security forces have foiled 1,700 operations. Regional countries are involved in funding and equipping the Taliban, he added.
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May - 7 
Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq said on May 7 that members of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), who were released from prisons, have joined the Taliban in Kandahar province and are causing security problems in the province, reports Tolo
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Kandahar Police Chief General Abdul Raziq said on May 7 that members of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), who were released from prisons, have joined the Taliban in Kandahar province and are causing security problems in the province, reports Tolo News. He said that the suicide attack, which left at least eleven children dead in Daman district in the Province, was a plot by Wali Mohammad, a member of the Gulbudddin Hekmatyar-led Hizb-e-Islami party, who was released from jail by Government.
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May - 7 
Nine Taliban militants were killed in air attacks conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 8.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed in air attacks conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 8.
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May - 8 
10 Taliban militants, three public uprising force members and one Policeman were killed in a clash in Shahrak District of western Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9.
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10 Taliban militants, three public uprising force members and one Policeman were killed in a clash in Shahrak District of western Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9.
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May - 8 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed that nine civilians were killed and 55 others were injured in the air-strike carried out on April 2 in Dasht Archi District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Presson May 9. MoD added that 18 milit
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed that nine civilians were killed and 55 others were injured in the air-strike carried out on April 2 in Dasht Archi District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Presson May 9. MoD added that 18 militant commanders including a member of the ‘Quetta Council; of the Taliban Mulah Baryal were killed in the air-strike. According to MoD, the civilians were used as human shields by the militants when the air-strike was carried out.
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May - 8 
One Policeman was killed and another three were injured when Taliban militants ambushed in an unspecified District of Sar-i-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9
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One Policeman was killed and another three were injured when Taliban militants ambushed in an unspecified District of Sar-i-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 9
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May - 8 
Seven Taliban militants were killed when they attacked an Afghan Security Forces convoy in an unspecified District near the Durand Line in Kandahar Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed when they attacked an Afghan Security Forces convoy in an unspecified District near the Durand Line in Kandahar Province on May 8, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 8 
Taliban captured the Tala Wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Council Member Shamsul Haq Barakzai confirmed the development. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the grou
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Taliban captured the Tala Wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 8, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Council Member Shamsul Haq Barakzai confirmed the development. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the group captured District centre and Police Headquarters and inflicted heavy casualties on the Security Forces.
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May - 8 
two civilians were killed and 19 others injured in a mortar attack carried out by Taliban militants in Hafiz Godai area of in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province on May 8, reportsKhaama Press.
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two civilians were killed and 19 others injured in a mortar attack carried out by Taliban militants in Hafiz Godai area of in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province on May 8, reportsKhaama Press.
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May - 8 
At least 41 Taliban militants were killed in air-and-ground operations in Almar and Pashtunkot Districts of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 8. However Pajhwok Afghan News additionally reported that 16 Taliban m
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At least 41 Taliban militants were killed in air-and-ground operations in Almar and Pashtunkot Districts of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 8. However Pajhwok Afghan News additionally reported that 16 Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Foreign Forces in unspecified District(s) Faryab Province amidst claims of civilian casualties.
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May - 8 
Head of Baghlan Provincial Council Mohammad Safdar Mohseni said on May 8 that over 100 Government Forces were missing following the Taliban takeover of Tala Wa Barfak District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News.
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Head of Baghlan Provincial Council Mohammad Safdar Mohseni said on May 8 that over 100 Government Forces were missing following the Taliban takeover of Tala Wa Barfak District in Baghlan Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 9 
Baghlan Police Spokesman Zabihullah Shuja said on May 9 that Afghan Security Forces have launched an operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province that had fallen to Taliban and have rescued 70 Security Forces who wer
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Baghlan Police Spokesman Zabihullah Shuja said on May 9 that Afghan Security Forces have launched an operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District of Baghlan Province that had fallen to Taliban and have rescued 70 Security Forces who were airlifted to safety, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Baghlan Governor Abdul Hai Nimati confirmed the operation to regain control of the Tala wa Barfak District and said 300 Commando Forces had reached Doshi District and they would soon jump into the battle.
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May - 9 
three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajh
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three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The attack claimed by Taliban is still ongoing.
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May - 9 
three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajh
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three persons (break down not specified) have been killed in a suicide attack by five militants targetting Police Headquarters in the 10th Police District in Shahr-i-Naw area in Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The attack claimed by Taliban is still ongoing.Police Chief Mohammad Daud Amin said on May 10 that the militant attack in Shahr-e-Naw area of Kabul City (District) in Kabul Province on May 9 targeted a travel agency company called Shahir which provides Indian Visa Services, reports Tolo News. He added that three Policemen and a security guard from Etisalat Telecommunication Company were killed and 16 others sustained “minor injuries” in the attack. He confirmed five “suicide attackers” were involved in the attack. Eyewitnesses said that five suicide attackers had walked out of a car near the company and killed one Soldier by shooting him and another blew up his explosives. The second suicide bombing was carried out a minute later on the other side of the door. The third suicide bombing happened a little further from the place where the second explosion happened. Two other militants entered a restaurant near the company who were later killed by the Security Forces. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported on May 10 that three persons were killed in the attack.
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May - 10 
33 Taliban militants were killed and another 16 injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Zazi-Aryub District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 10.
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33 Taliban militants were killed and another 16 injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Zazi-Aryub District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 10.
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May - 10 
Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured during an ongoing clearing operation in Batikot District of Nangarhar Province on May 10, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured during an ongoing clearing operation in Batikot District of Nangarhar Province on May 10, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 11 
Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven militants and two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were injured in a clash in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 11.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and another seven militants and two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were injured in a clash in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 11.
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May - 12 
10 militants were killed in a clash between IS and Taliban militant groups in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar News
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10 militants were killed in a clash between IS and Taliban militant groups in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on May 12, reports Bakhtar News
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May - 12 
Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and six Taliban ‘Red Unit’ members were killed and four other Taliban militants were injured in a Taliban attack in Dashti Archi District of Kunduz Province on May 12, reports Tolo News. Howe
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Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and six Taliban ‘Red Unit’ members were killed and four other Taliban militants were injured in a Taliban attack in Dashti Archi District of Kunduz Province on May 12, reports Tolo News. However Pajhwok Afghan News adds that nine ANA Soldiers were killed.
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May - 12 
Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting Improvised Explosives Device (IED) in Malang Dand area of Ahmadabad District in Paktia Province on May 12, reports Khaama Press.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting Improvised Explosives Device (IED) in Malang Dand area of Ahmadabad District in Paktia Province on May 12, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 13 
10 persons including Security Forces (SFs) and civilians and eight Taliban militants were killed and another 40 persons were injured when Taliban militants conducted a complex suicide attack on the Provincial Revenue Department in Jalalabad City (Dis
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10 persons including Security Forces (SFs) and civilians and eight Taliban militants were killed and another 40 persons were injured when Taliban militants conducted a complex suicide attack on the Provincial Revenue Department in Jalalabad City (District) the capital of Nangarhar Province on May 13, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Governor’s Spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed that eight militants including two suicide bombers were involved in the attack. Two suicide bombers lobbed grenades into the Revenue Department before blowing up their explosives and allowing six other militants to enter the compound.
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May - 14 
11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14 reports Bakhtar News.
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11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14 reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 14 
11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News.
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11 Taliban militants were killed in air-raids conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 14, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 14 
Five Policemen and two Taliban militants killed during a clash in the Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Five Policemen and two Taliban militants killed during a clash in the Khashrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Provincial Governor Abdul Basir Salangi confirmed that 300 Taliban militants and 15 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 10 Policemen and five civilians were killed in day-long attack by 2000 Taliban militants on multiple areas of Farah Province on M
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Provincial Governor Abdul Basir Salangi confirmed that 300 Taliban militants and 15 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 10 Policemen and five civilians were killed in day-long attack by 2000 Taliban militants on multiple areas of Farah Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. The Taliban gathered the militants from Helmand, Herat, Ghor and Zabul Provinces to launch the large-scale attack on the Farah City, but Security Forces defended the Farah City (District) including the National Directorate of Security (NDS) Department, Police Headquarters, and Farah City Hospital and pushed them back after reinforcements arrived. General Raz Mohammad Oryakhel, the Commander for 207th Zafar Military Corps confirmed that Taliban targeted Haidr Qali, Sayedabad and Yazdi areas of the Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province with suicide bombing, rockets and car bombing, adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 14 
Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 14.
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May - 14 
Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 14.
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Taliban militants took control of two villages of the Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province, reportsPajhwok Afghan Newson May 14.
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May - 15 
At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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May - 15 
At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) Personnel were killed in clashes in an unspecified District of Uruzgan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 15.
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May - 15 
At least nine member of anti-Taliban militia were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in Shirin Tagab District of Faryab province on May 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Hakim Turkughli, District Administrative Chief, confirmed mi
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At least nine member of anti-Taliban militia were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in Shirin Tagab District of Faryab province on May 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Hakim Turkughli, District Administrative Chief, confirmed militants attacked Sayyad area of the District late on Tuesday night using advanced weapons. Najibullah Qateh, an uprising group ‘commander’, confirmed that nine members of the group had been killed, however, the Taliban have not yet commented in this regard.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, two weapon caches belonging to Taliban outfit were recovered in Nadali District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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Meanwhile, two weapon caches belonging to Taliban outfit were recovered in Nadali District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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May - 15 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that at least 198 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) when militants launched a coordinated attack on Shebkoh District of Farah Province on May 15, reports&
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that at least 198 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) when militants launched a coordinated attack on Shebkoh District of Farah Province on May 15, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 15 
Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) while trying to cross the Durand Line in Kamdish District in Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) while trying to cross the Durand Line in Kamdish District in Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 15.
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May - 15 
The First Vice President of Afghanistan and the Leader of Jombish Milli Abdul Rashid Dostum stated that “reconciliation with the Taliban should be handled from the position of strength, and not from the position of appeasement and weakness&rdqu
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The First Vice President of Afghanistan and the Leader of Jombish Milli Abdul Rashid Dostum stated that “reconciliation with the Taliban should be handled from the position of strength, and not from the position of appeasement and weakness”, reports Khaama Press on May 15. “The presence of large numbers of U.S. troops on the ground and air strikes will not help to achieve the goals, unless the U.S. engages with our local population who are willing and effective to fight terrorism on the ground”, he added.
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May - 16 
15 Taliban militants were killed and four others injured by Afghan Security Forces in Tala-o-Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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15 Taliban militants were killed and four others injured by Afghan Security Forces in Tala-o-Barfak District of Baghlan Province on May 16, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, 28 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 16.
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Meanwhile, 28 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in an unspecified District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 16.
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May - 16 
Three Policemen were killed and three others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a check-post in the Hasti area of Janikhel District of Paktika Province on May 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Policemen were killed and three others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a check-post in the Hasti area of Janikhel District of Paktika Province on May 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 17 
Separately, three foreign engineers were killed in a rocket attack conducted by Taliban militants in Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 17.
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Separately, three foreign engineers were killed in a rocket attack conducted by Taliban militants in Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 17.
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May - 18 
14 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen and Lashkargah Districts the capital of Helmand Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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14 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Sangeen and Lashkargah Districts the capital of Helmand Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 18 
Four Policemen including a Commander identified as Hayatullah were killed and four others were injured by 300 Taliban militants when they attacked with rockets and machine guns at a highway Police Post in Nahrain area of Qaisar District of Faryab Pro
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Four Policemen including a Commander identified as Hayatullah were killed and four others were injured by 300 Taliban militants when they attacked with rockets and machine guns at a highway Police Post in Nahrain area of Qaisar District of Faryab Province on May 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 18 
Twelve Taliban militants and four Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed and another 18 militants and six ANP injured in a clash in Marouf District of Kandahar Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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Twelve Taliban militants and four Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed and another 18 militants and six ANP injured in a clash in Marouf District of Kandahar Province on May 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
27 Taliban militants and 12 Policemen were killed and 17 other militants were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province when militants attacked security check-points on May 19, reports Bakhtar News. 12 Security Personnel were killed and ei
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27 Taliban militants and 12 Policemen were killed and 17 other militants were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province when militants attacked security check-points on May 19, reports Bakhtar News. 12 Security Personnel were killed and eight others injured, adds Pajhwok Afghan News.
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May - 19 
Afghan Defense Minister General Tariq Shah Bahrami said that the growing violence and recent war in Farah Province may have links with issues surrounding the management of water resources, reports Khaama Press on May 19. Pentagon Officials
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Afghan Defense Minister General Tariq Shah Bahrami said that the growing violence and recent war in Farah Province may have links with issues surrounding the management of water resources, reports Khaama Press on May 19. Pentagon Officials (unnamed) had earlier said that they were not ruling out the involvement of Iran in a major offensive carried out by the Taliban militants in Farah City.
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May - 19 
Five Taliban militants including a key Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Mawlavi Agha Achekzai were killed and three others were injured by Security Forces in Doulatabad District of Faryab Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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Five Taliban militants including a key Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Mawlavi Agha Achekzai were killed and three others were injured by Security Forces in Doulatabad District of Faryab Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 19 
Seven Taliban militants including ‘shadow in-charge’ of a canal identified as Mullah Khanzadeh were arrested National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 20.
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Seven Taliban militants including ‘shadow in-charge’ of a canal identified as Mullah Khanzadeh were arrested National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Bati Kot District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 20.
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May - 19 
Ten Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured by Security Forces in Qarqeen District of Jowzjan Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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Ten Taliban militants were killed and seven others injured by Security Forces in Qarqeen District of Jowzjan Province on May 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 20 
14 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and two other ANA soldiers were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20.
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14 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and two other ANA soldiers were injured in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20.
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May - 20 
16 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Mir Khan Wal area of Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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16 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Mir Khan Wal area of Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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May - 20 
Eleven militants affiliated to Taliban and Islamic State (IS) outfits were targeted in a drone-strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on May 20, reports Bakhtar News.
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Eleven militants affiliated to Taliban and Islamic State (IS) outfits were targeted in a drone-strike in Manogi District of Kunar Province on May 20, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, 12 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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Meanwhile, 12 Taliban militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ajristan District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 20
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May - 20 
Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Iran Bahram Qassemi told reporters that Tehran notes the allegations by certain sides in Afghanistan accusing the neighboring countries for supporting the Taliban after the past week attacks in F
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Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Iran Bahram Qassemi told reporters that Tehran notes the allegations by certain sides in Afghanistan accusing the neighboring countries for supporting the Taliban after the past week attacks in Farah City, reports Khaama Press on May 21. Qassemi said talks about water resources are also underway between the two countries and linking the issue to the internal problems in Afghanistan is not logical, correct and rational.
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May - 20 
Taliban centers were destroyed by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an operation in Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 21.
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Taliban centers were destroyed by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in an operation in Chamtal District of Balkh Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 21.
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May - 21 
Eight Policemen were killed, seven others injured and five others held captive by Taliban militants when the militants attacked in unspecified District(s) of Paktia and Herat Provinces, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 22.
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Eight Policemen were killed, seven others injured and five others held captive by Taliban militants when the militants attacked in unspecified District(s) of Paktia and Herat Provinces, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 22.
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May - 21 
five de-miners employed by Aims De-mining Company (AMDC) working on Turkeminstan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Project were killed and another de-miner abducted by Taliban militants in the Malang Karez area of Maiwand District of Kandahar Provinc
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five de-miners employed by Aims De-mining Company (AMDC) working on Turkeminstan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Project were killed and another de-miner abducted by Taliban militants in the Malang Karez area of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on May 21, reports Tolo News. The pipeline passes through Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Helmand and Kandahar Provinces of Afghanistan.
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May - 21 
Thirty-two Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Salim and Salam were killed and 12 others injured in joint operations conducted United States (US) and Afghan Security Forces in n Pas Aab, Ziarat Ganj, North and
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Thirty-two Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Salim and Salam were killed and 12 others injured in joint operations conducted United States (US) and Afghan Security Forces in n Pas Aab, Ziarat Ganj, North and South of Pancharmani, and Char Kocha areas of Bala Balok District of Farah Province, reports Khaama Press on May 22.
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May - 22 
15 Security Personnel were taken captive by Taliban militants in Arjistan District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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15 Security Personnel were taken captive by Taliban militants in Arjistan District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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May - 22 
15 Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in unspecified District (s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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15 Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in unspecified District (s) of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 23.
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May - 22 
27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Provin
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27 Taliban militants and one Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier were killed and 15 other militants and two ANA Soldiers were injured in heavy artillery strikes conducted under operations Shaheen-1 in Arjistan, Deh and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 23. A rocket launcher, 6 hand grenades, and 6 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were destroyed in the operation.
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May - 22 
A de-minor working Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) project abducted by Taliban militants from Malang Kariz area in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on May 21 was killed in an unspecified District of Kandahar Province, reports 
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A de-minor working Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) project abducted by Taliban militants from Malang Kariz area in Maiwind District of Kandahar Province on May 21 was killed in an unspecified District of Kandahar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 23.
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May - 22 
Six Taliban militants including two local leaders identified as Qari Shukoor and Qari Halim were killed and two other militants were injured in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ganjak Joi Begum area of Imam Sahib
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Six Taliban militants including two local leaders identified as Qari Shukoor and Qari Halim were killed and two other militants were injured in air-strikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Ganjak Joi Begum area of Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on May23.
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May - 22 
Sixteen people were killed and another 40 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 22, reports Tolo News.
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Sixteen people were killed and another 40 injured when a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in 14th Police District of Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on May 22, reports Tolo News.
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May - 22 
Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori school was set was on fire by rocket attack conducted amidst a clash between Security Forces and Taliban militants in Andar District of Ghazni Province on May 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News
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Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori school was set was on fire by rocket attack conducted amidst a clash between Security Forces and Taliban militants in Andar District of Ghazni Province on May 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News
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May - 23 
11 Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Mawlawi Abdul Razaq and Mawlawi Mohibullah were killed in an operation conducted by National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces in Bala Balook District of Farah Provi
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11 Taliban militants including two ‘commanders’ identified as Mawlawi Abdul Razaq and Mawlawi Mohibullah were killed in an operation conducted by National Directorate of Security (NDS) Special Forces in Bala Balook District of Farah Province, according to a statement by NDS on May 23, reports Tolo News on May 24.
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May - 23 
A high-level Taliban gathering was hit by a ground based rocket artillery strike conducted by United States (US) in Musa Kala District of Helmand Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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A high-level Taliban gathering was hit by a ground based rocket artillery strike conducted by United States (US) in Musa Kala District of Helmand Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Four Taliban militants and two Afghan Border Policemen (ABP) were killed in a clash in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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Four Taliban militants and two Afghan Border Policemen (ABP) were killed in a clash in Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 24.
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May - 23 
Sixteen Taliban militants and eight Security Personnel including Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed in when militants launched an attack in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Sixteen Taliban militants and eight Security Personnel including Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) were killed in when militants launched an attack in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 23, reports Khaama Press.
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May - 23 
Taliban militants shut down 23 schools including 15 schools in Darqad, four in Khwaja Bahauddin, three in Bangi Qala and one in Khwaja Ghar Districts of Takhar Province until their ‘shadow provincial education chief’ was released by the N
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Taliban militants shut down 23 schools including 15 schools in Darqad, four in Khwaja Bahauddin, three in Bangi Qala and one in Khwaja Ghar Districts of Takhar Province until their ‘shadow provincial education chief’ was released by the National Directorate of Security (NDS), reports Pajhwok Afghan Newson May 24.
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May - 23 
Thirty-Three Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in Chamtal District of Balkh Province on May 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirty-Three Taliban militants were killed and 13 others were injured in air and ground raids of Afghan Security Forces in Chamtal District of Balkh Province on May 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 24 
A Taliban militant identified as Mohammad Haroon attempting suicide bombing was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Mihtarlam District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Tolo News
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A Taliban militant identified as Mohammad Haroon attempting suicide bombing was arrested by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Mihtarlam District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Tolo News
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May - 25 
Three Taliban militants were killed in a United-States (US) drone strike in the Sara Roud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 26.
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Three Taliban militants were killed in a United-States (US) drone strike in the Sara Roud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on May 26.
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May - 26 
Taliban ‘military chief’ in Nangarhar Province, Gul Mohammad Sangari, was among three militants killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in the Swati area of Surkh Road District in Nanghar Province, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of
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Taliban ‘military chief’ in Nangarhar Province, Gul Mohammad Sangari, was among three militants killed in an Afghan Air Force airstrike in the Swati area of Surkh Road District in Nanghar Province, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement on May 26 that Afghan forces carried out an operation in order to eliminate Gul Mohammad Sangari, the Taliban ‘military chief’ in the Province, and his hideout. According to the MoD’s statement Sangari, along with two other fighters, was targeted in the Swati area of Surkh Road District of the province while trying to flee the area. The statement said that Sangari was directly involved in suicide attacks and other terrorist attacks in the province.
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May - 27 
A tribal elder identified as Ghulam Nabi who crafted the medal for President Donald Trump of United States (US) was killed in an explosion in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28. The attack was claimed
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A tribal elder identified as Ghulam Nabi who crafted the medal for President Donald Trump of United States (US) was killed in an explosion in an unspecified District of Logar Province, reports Khaama Press on May 28. The attack was claimed by Taliban outfit.
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May - 27 
At least two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in the morning of May 27 in the Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District in Helmand Province, local officials said, reports Tolo News. Four other ANA soldiers were woun
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At least two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in the morning of May 27 in the Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District in Helmand Province, local officials said, reports Tolo News. Four other ANA soldiers were wounded in the blast. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Omar Zowak, confirmed the incident and said that the blast occurred at around 7am local time in Sheren Jan area of Nad Ali District when a suicide bomber detonated a Mazda vehicle laden with explosives close to an army base. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 27 
Seven Taliban militants were killed in shelling by Security Forces in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed in shelling by Security Forces in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 27 
Taliban militants captured multiple Police Checkpoints in Gurtapa and Islamabad areas of the Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Omar, the Khwaja Ghar district chief confimed that militants co
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Taliban militants captured multiple Police Checkpoints in Gurtapa and Islamabad areas of the Khwaja Ghar District of Takhar Province on May 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Mohammad Omar, the Khwaja Ghar district chief confimed that militants controlled over 50 villages in the district. Zabihullah Mujaheed Taliban ‘spokesman’ said that militants seized 17 Police checkpoints and inflicted casualties to several Security Forces.
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May - 27 
two weapon caches belonging to Taliban were recovered in Greshk District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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two weapon caches belonging to Taliban were recovered in Greshk District and Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province on May 27, reportsBakhtar News.
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May - 28 
A girls school building was set up on fire by Taliban militants in Rej village, Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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A girls school building was set up on fire by Taliban militants in Rej village, Farah City (District) the capital of Farah Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 29.
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May - 28 
Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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Eighteen Taliban militants were killed in air-strike conducted in Deh Yak and Gilan Districts of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on May 29.
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May - 28 
Seven Taliban militants and three Policemen were killed in a drone-strike in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that seventeen check posts had collapsed t
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Seven Taliban militants and three Policemen were killed in a drone-strike in Chora District of Uruzgan Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that seventeen check posts had collapsed to Taliban during a clash in Chora District.
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May - 28 
Taliban ‘leader’ Malik Jaipur was killed and one more militant was injured after engaging in a brawl with another militant in Randchin area of Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. He was apparently
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Taliban ‘leader’ Malik Jaipur was killed and one more militant was injured after engaging in a brawl with another militant in Randchin area of Shirzad District of Nangarhar Province on May 28, reports Khaama Press. He was apparently shot dead by another Taliban ‘commander’ identified as Lalagi, Malik Jaipur had earlier killed the brother of another Taliban ‘leader’ identified as Satar.
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May - 29 
One Afghan National Police (ANP) and an employee of voter registration center were killed by Taliban militants in Chesht Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 30.
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One Afghan National Police (ANP) and an employee of voter registration center were killed by Taliban militants in Chesht Sharif District of Herat Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 30.
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May - 31 
Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Qari Saifullah and one civilian were killed in clash with Afghan Security Forces in Alasay District of Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Qari Saifullah and one civilian were killed in clash with Afghan Security Forces in Alasay District of Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on May 31.
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