Taliban forces attack 72 road workers in Afghanistan

Taliban forces attacked about 72 road workers on Thursday in southeastern Afghanistan. The employees worked for a company doing construction on a highway between the cities of Gardez and Khost, a road used frequently by coalition and government forces. The Taliban attacked becuase they objected to the use of the major highway by coalition forces. Abdullah Durani, the chief director of public works in the province, said 36 of the 72 abducted workers were killed, about 20 others were injured, and 12 vehicles were burned.

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-Kristine Zizis