LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan special forces have freed more than 60 prisoners held by the Taliban in a house in the southern province of Helmand, officials said on Friday.
During months of fighting, the Taliban have seized control of large parts of Helmand and driven government forces from several districts.
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