Afghan Special Forces rescued at least 30 people, including children, from an illegal Taliban prison in Helmand in the early hours of Sunday morning, officials confirmed.
 
According to officials, the prisoners were rescued during a special operation in Nawzad district.
 
Reports indicate the people rescued had been accused of supporting government or being related to security personnel.
 
In May, the Ministry of Interior confirmed in a statement that 11 people were freed from Taliban custody during a military operation – also in Helmand.
 
According to officials, five civilians and six Afghan National Security Force members were freed from the prison in Naqel Abad village in Nad Ali district.
 
Meanwhile, the office of Helmand’s governor said in a statement that the rescue efforts came two days ago during a night raid conducted by the Afghan special forces. 
 
According to the statement three Afghan National Police (ANP) officers are also among those released from the Taliban detention.