The Taliban have seized a police base in northern Afghanistan and captured scores of officers after three days of fighting, officials say.
More than 100 officers surrendered at the base in Badakhshan province. They were released after reportedly handing over their weapons.
The surrender was the largest by Afghan security forces since Nato ended its combat mission in December.
The Taliban have stepped up attacks during their annual spring offensive.
A police spokesman said the officers were freed following a deal between the militants and the local police commanders who surrendered on Saturday evening.
More News On Today's Mass Defection Of Afghan Police In Badakhshan Province
Taliban take remote Afghan police base after mass surrender -- Washington Post
Taliban Capture Afghan Police Base -- WSJ
At Least 100 Afghan Police Defect to Taliban -- VOA
Taliban seize control of Afghan police base -- Independent.ie
Taliban is said to have captured base in northeast Afghanistan -- L.A. Times
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