The Afghan government confirmed Taliban prisoners were exchanged for the Italian journalist, who witnessed a beheading during captivity. Three Taliban were killed during fighting in Helmand province. German soldiers oppose the deployment of Tornado surveillance planes as the intel may be used to kill Taliban or al Qaeda.
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