7 Taliban militants give up resistance in N. Afghanistan
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Seven armed Taliban insurgents including their commander laid down arms and resumed normal life in Imam Sahib district of Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province on Monday, district governor Mohammad Ayub Haqyar said.
"Taliban local commander Mullah Abdul Aziz along with six of his armed men handed over their arms to authorities in Imam Sahib district this morning and resumed normal life in community," Haqyar told Xinhua.
With joining commander Aziz to community, the peace process would be accelerated and government control will be further strengthened in Imam Sahib district and adjoining areas, the official said.
He said that Aziz handed over six assault rifles and a rocket propelled grenade to security officials.
Taliban militants have yet to make comment.
The Afghan government has been calling on Taliban militants and other armed opposition groups to lay down arms and join the government-initiated national reconciliation program.
According to officials over 100 militants have joint the process in northern Afghan provinces over the past one month.
