Afghan forces fight to retake Kunduz from Taliban

September 29, 2015 23:22

Afghan forces have been battling Taliban fighters to retake the city of Kunduz, a day after it fell to the insurgents in their biggest victory since their removal from power in 2001.

Heavy fighting has been reported, and President Ashraf Ghani said his forces had regained some government buildings.Police said more than 80 militants had been killed, although there is no independent confirmation of this.

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