A statement issued says bomb-making materials were found during the operation.
(AFP, AP)
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U.S. troops on patrol in the city of Jalalabad (file photo) (epa) March 23, 2006 -- International coalition forces announced today that Afghan troops backed by members of the international force killed six suspected Taliban in a March 21 operation in the central province of Oruzgan.
A statement issued says bomb-making materials were found during the operation.
(AFP, AP)
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