Taliban Seizes Civilian Homes In Kandahar As Government Forces Fight To Defend City
- By RFE/RL's Radio Azadi and
- Margot Buff
Fighting between Afghan security forces and Taliban militants broke out in the southern city of Kandahar on July 9, leaving at least 18 people dead and more than 100 wounded. Government troops say the militants have seized homes in residential neighborhoods, forcing civilians to flee and complicating efforts to drive the Taliban out of the city.