Afghan forces battle Taliban fighters in Farah province

Taliban fighters attack Anar Dara District early on Monday taking over the police headquarters as fighting rages on.
Taliban fighters have taken over a police headquarters in Afghanistan's western Farah province during an ongoing battle with the security forces as officials warned the district was likely to be taken over by the armed group.

At least 20 members of the security forces are believed to be killed or wounded when the fighters attacked the Anar Dara district's police and administrative offices on Monday morning.

The exact number of killed or wounded is still not clear as the fighting is still under way, officials said.

"The [Taliban] fighters attacked the district offices early in the morning from different directions and have taken over the offices,