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unhappycamper

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Mon Sep 14, 2015, 06:15 AM Sep 2015

Taliban free hundreds of prisoners in Afghan jailbreak

http://www.dw.com/en/taliban-free-hundreds-of-prisoners-in-afghan-jailbreak/a-18712366

Taliban militants have stormed a prison in Afghanistan's eastern Ghazni province, killing police and freeing more than 350 inmates. The group has stepped up attacks on government and foreign targets in recent months.

Taliban free hundreds of prisoners in Afghan jailbreak
14.09.2015

An Afghan official said insurgents clad in military uniforms launched a well-organized attack early Monday to free prisoners from the jail, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest of the capital, Kabul.

Mohammad Ali Ahmadi, Ghazni deputy governor, said the assault began with a suicide car bombing at the entrance of the compound, clearing the way for the militants to get inside.

More than 350 prisoners escaped, including 150 Taliban, he said, adding that four prison guards were killed and several others had been wounded in the raid.

Baz Mohammed Hemat, head of the civilian hospital in Ghazni city, said 10 injured security forces and four inmates had been brought to the facility for treatment.

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Looks like our occupation forces are not doing shit, except spending money.
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