KABUL, Afghanistan — Fighting between security forces and Taliban insurgents continued for a second day Friday inside Kunduz city, as reports of possible abuses and atrocities began to trickle out. “We are fighting in different areas, but haven’t captured the whole city yet,” said Sayed Sarwar Husaini, spokesman for the Kunduz police. “Some of the fresh forces that were delayed have now arrived. We continue to pressure the Taliban and we will kick them out.” After retreating from the city in the face of a swift Taliban offensive on Monday, Afghan troops, aided by coalition military advisers, spent several days fighting off insurgent attacks on...
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