The Taliban have launched their spring offensive in response to the U.S.push into Kandahar to flush out the militants and provide civilian aid to the population.
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These troubles are likely to intensify in coming months, as the Taliban begin their springoffensive and the U.S. pulls back its troops from the country.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistani forces have killed 24 suspected militants in a fierce gunbattle in the lawless region bordering Afghanistan, as U.S. forces prepare for a springoffensive against al Qaeda and Taliban fighters from the Afghan side.
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