3 killed, 9 injured as clash erupts in E. Afghan province

Afghan security force members take part in a military operation against Islamic State (IS) in Chawkay district of Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 7, 2018. At least three people have been confirmed dead and nine others injured as clash flared up between security forces and militants loyal to the IS group in Chawkay district on Sunday, a local official said. (Xinhua/Emran Waak)