Taliban, IS clash in Afghanistan, one killed

Shiberghan (Afghanistan) Jan 14 (IANS) At least one Islamic State (IS) militant was killed and two others injured in a clash between the radical IS outfit and Taliban fanatic group in Jawzjan province on Sunday provincial governor s spokesman Mohammad Reza Ghafori said.

The clash according to the official took place in the wake of the IS terror group killing a Taliban commander a few days ago.

The Taliban fighters in retaliation stormed the rival group s position in Darzab district on Sunday killing at least one fighter and injuring two others Xinhua news agency reported.

Taliban militants were preparing to launch a massive offensive against the IS group in Darzab and Qush Tepa districts the official said.

IS fighters who gained ground in Darzab and neighbouring Qush Tepa district a year ago have been fighting to consolidate positions and expand their influence in Jawzjan and adjoining Saripul Faryab and Balkh provinces.

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