The Afghan government accuses the Taliban of kidnapping about 60 civilians in the last week in the province of Daykundi. The Taliban deny the accusation and blames the government for civilian casualties during the past week. At least 26 women and children have been freed and elder tribal leaders are mediating for the release of the rest of abductees. (Reuters)
Two bombs explode in front of a military official's house in Wanlaweyn, killing four people. In another attack, in Galmudug, three men drove a car packed with bombs against a checkpoint after ignoring orders to stop, killing three soldiers. (Al Jazeera)