Published 13:31 IST, March 4th 2020

Taliban attacks kill 20 Afghan soldiers hours after Trump call: Report

Just a day after having a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, Taliban killed 20 Afghan army and police officials in a string of overnight.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Just a day after having a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, Taliban killed 20 Afghan army and police officials in a string of overnight attacks on March 3, a news ncy reported quoting government officials. Safiullah Amiri, a member of provincial council in Afghanistan reportedly said that Taliban fighters attacked at least three army outposts in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz last night. In dition to that, insurgents also attacked police in central Uruzgan province yesterday night, goverr's spokesman Zergai Ebi reportedly said. 

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‘Good Call’ 

attack came a day after Donald Trump’s telephonic conversation with Taliban leer Hibatullah Akhundza In his call on March 2, Trump reportedly emphasised need to continue reduction in violence, which me possible signing of historic United States-Taliban agreement on February 29. president reportedly stated that US stands rey to continue its support for Afghan people. “I spoke to leer of Taliban today. We h a very good talk.” Trump later told international media in a statement. 

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13:31 IST, March 4th 2020