At least 16 people were killed Tuesday when Afghan security forces tried to dispose of a container full of explosives found in the southern city of Kandahar, officials said. Daud Ahmadi, spokesman for the provincial governor, said four security forces were among those killed. The attacks continued on Tuesday in four districts, according to Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor, who said 12 other security forces were wounded. The Taliban also attacked a checkpoint in the eastern Paktia province, killing at least two police, according to Gen. Gul Agha Rohani, the provincial police chief. The Taliban have stepped up attacks across the country since announcing their annual spring offensive last month.

Source: ABC News May 22, 2018 05:03 UTC