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Taliban confirms clash with IS in S. Afghanistan

Xinhua, November 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Taliban militants finally confirmed clash with the newly emerged rival group the Islamic State (IS) or Daesh in the southern Zabul province and suffering casualties, a statement of the armed outfit sent to media on Wednesday said.

"Since Mansoor Dadullah joined Daesh group in Zabul province and begun disturbing the routine life of people there, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (name of ousted Taliban regime) launched operations against Dadullah couple of days ago and has brought the situation under control," the statement said.

The statement also noted that the number of casualties in the fighting was less than reported by media outlets.

According to media reports more than 100 people from both sides had been killed in the clash between supporters and opponents of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor which lasted for four days in parts of Zabul province.

Normalcy has returned to Zabul and those supported Dadullah in the rebellion have surrendered, the statement further said.

Mansoor Dadullah who is closed to Taliban former leader Mullah Mohammad Omar's family and refused to made allegiance to Taliban new leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor, has yet to make comment. Enditem