Afghan forces beef up security operations in eastern Kunar province

Afghan policemen take part in a military operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in Wata Pur district of eastern Kunar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2017. Afghan forces have beefed up security operations against militants as the war-weary people are facing upsurges in attacks by Taliban and IS militants across the country. (Xinhua/Emran Waak)