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1st LD: Afghan Taliban enters Uruzgan's provincial capital, fighting going on

Xinhua, September 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Taliban militants entered Uruzgan's provincial capital Trinkot city in south Afghanistan Thursday morning, triggering heavy fighting which is going on, said spokesman for provincial governor, Dost Mohammad Nayab.

"Taliban entered the city and presently firefight continues around the police department," Nayab told Xinhua.

More details will be released later, the official added. Endit