Official: Six militants killed in W Afghanistan

KABUL, Oct. 6 -- Afghan and NATO-led forces have killed six militants, including three Arabic trainers, in Herat province of western Afghanistan, military spokesman in the region Abdul Basir Ghori said Tuesday.

"A joint operation of Afghan and NATO forces was kicked off in Gazara district since Monday to clean up the area from rebels and so far six militants including three Arabs have been eliminated," Ghori told Xinhua.

These Arabic fighters, he added, had provided military training to Taliban insurgents in the area.

The military official also stressed that the operation will go on until all the militants are swept out and the durable peace is ensured.

Taliban militants who are fighting the Afghan government and international troops, have yet to make comment.