STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- An attack takes place in southern Helmand province, the Interior Ministry says
- The ministry blames Taliban attackers for beheading 17 people
(CNN) -- Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 civilians, including two women, in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, the nation's Interior Ministry said Monday.
The attack took place Sunday in the Kajaki District, according to the ministry and the provincial government.
"The Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan condemns this inhumane and cowardly act of the enemies of peace and stability and expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims," the ministry said in a statement.
The provincial government did not identifiy the suspected attackers, saying it was investigating to determine who was responsible.
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