Tens Of Thousands Fleeing Heavy Fighting In Afghanistan's Helmand Province

Afghans flee with their belongings during continuing clashes between Taliban and Afghan security forces in Helmand province [AFP] 

Al Jazeera: Thousands flee amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan forces 

Official says 30,000 people forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue. 

Tens of thousands of people in southern Afghanistan have fled their homes following days of heavy fighting between the Taliban and government forces, officials said, as violence continues to soar despite ongoing peace talks. 

Taliban fighters launched a series of attacks on the city of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province over the weekend, prompting the United States to call in air raids in support of the government forces. 

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