Taliban and al-Qaeda Fighters
Mar 24 2007, Naresh Chauhan

In a fierce attack backed by NATO forces against Taliban rebels in different areas in Girishk district of Helmand province about 100 people were killed, together with 69 rebels, and several other injured.

The offensive started on Thursday and...

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