Two dozen Afghan security forces killed in 'insider attack' on base
Twenty-five died in the attack, which came as US and Nato troops began a staged withdrawal from Afghanistan
By Associated Press 20 March 2020 • 12:00pm
The attack took place in Zabul province (pictured), a Taliban stronghold Credit: Sardar Ahmad /AFP
At least 25 police and army personnel were killed in an apparent insider attack at a joint military and police base early on Friday, Afghan officials said.
The attack took place in southern Zabul province, a Taliban stronghold.
Assadullah Kakar, a provincial council member, said the Taliban carried out the attack, but with the assistance of Afghan police and army personnel inside the base.
Ministry of Interior spokesman Tariq Arian, however, said the attack was still under investigation and refused to give the numbers of casualties or details of the incident.
No one immediately took responsibility, but Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed said he would look into the allegation.
The attack comes as the US and NATO began a staged withdrawal of their troops in keeping with a peace...
