Baghlan Province district falls to Taliban

Staff Report

2017-03-02

BAGHLAN -- Taliban militants Wednesday (March 1) reportedly seized Tala Wa Barfak District, Baghlan Province, after two days of heavy fighting, media reported.

Security sources confirmed the fall of the district, Khaama Press reported.

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