<p>A provincial governor says at least 53 people, including nine attackers, have been killed in a daylong gunbattle in western Afghanistan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Officials say the fighting broke out today after suicide bombers disguised as Afghan soldiers stormed a courthouse in Farah province in a failed bid to free more than a dozen Taliban.<br /><br />Provincial Governor Akram Akhpewak says those killed included 34 civilians, 10 security forces and nine attackers.</p>
<p>A provincial governor says at least 53 people, including nine attackers, have been killed in a daylong gunbattle in western Afghanistan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Officials say the fighting broke out today after suicide bombers disguised as Afghan soldiers stormed a courthouse in Farah province in a failed bid to free more than a dozen Taliban.<br /><br />Provincial Governor Akram Akhpewak says those killed included 34 civilians, 10 security forces and nine attackers.</p>