Kabul, Shawwal 8, 1438, Jul 2, 2017, SPA -- Afghan officials say the Taliban have attacked a local militia, killing 13 pro-government fighters. According to AP, Munir Ahmad Farhad, spokesman for the governor of the northern Balkh province, says the local forces were on their way to take part in a security operation when they were ambushed in the Chemtal district. The men were part of a local militia established under the authority of the Interior Ministry to defend the area from insurgents. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the ambush. --SPA 12:21 LOCAL TIME 09:21 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w438776