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Nov. 5, 2013 / 8:52 AM

Afghan forces kill 14 Taliban militants, detain 53 and seize weapons

KABUL, Afghanistan, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Afghan and coalition security forces killed 14 Taliban militants, injured one and detained 53 others during military operations, the Interior Ministry said.

The operations took place in the last 24 hours, the ministry said Tuesday.

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The Afghan army, Afghan intelligence and coalition security forces led the operations conducted in eight provinces.

Forces also seized weapons, ammunition and explosives, Khaama Press reported.

The Taliban have not commented on the incidents.

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