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Thursday, 13 December 2007, 01:34 GMT

In pictures: Taleban town retaken

Afghan soldiers outside Musa Qala on 3 December

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The UK defence ministry has released pictures of the operation to clear Taleban militants from the Afghan town of Musa Qala. Here Afghan soldiers gather outside the town.

Afghan soldier outside Musa Qala

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The Afghan forces on the ground were supported by British and other foreign troops.

Afghan troops move through Musa Qala

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As Afghan soldiers moved in they found the Taleban had abandoned what had been a stronghold.

Afghan soldiers search a compound in Musa Qala

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Afghan soldiers cleared the town compound by compound.

Afghan troops move cautiously though Musa Qala

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Troops were wary of the threat of ambush.

An Afghan general gestures as his soldiers gather around the monument in Musa-Qala after recapturing it from the Taleban

An Afghan general gestures as his soldiers gather around the monument in Musa-Qala after recapturing it from the Taleban

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Afghan soldiers raised the national flag to reclaim Musa Qala for the government.

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