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Kabul gathering attended by Abdullah comes under attack
At least 18 wounded but Abdullah escapes unhurt in a gun and rocket attack at a ceremony in the Afghan capital.
14 minutes ago
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"The attack started with a boom, apparently a rocket landed in the area, Abdullah and some other politicians ... escaped the attack unhurt," Fraidoon Kwazoon was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
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The ministry of interior said at least 18 people were wounded in the attack, which was condemned by President Ashraf Ghani, who called it "a crime against humanity".
"Soon after the attack, police forces and police special forces units rushed to the scene," Nasrat Rahimi, the spokesperson for the interior ministry, told a local news station.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.
Tamana Ashna@tamanaashna
· 2h
درگیری در مراسم یادبود از سالیاد شهید مزاری در هنگام سخنرانی محمد کریم خلیلی تیر اندازس شده
Tamana Ashna@tamanaashna
The video of attack when Mohammad Karim Khalili, was giving a speech.
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12:24 PM - Mar 6, 2020 · Afghanistan
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Broadcaster Tolo News showed live footage of people running for cover as gunfire was heard.
The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack on the gathering marking the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari, an ethnic Hazara leader who was killed in 1995 after being taken prisoner by the armed fighters.
The incident comes less than one week after the US and Taliban signed a deal that would pave the way for the complete withdrawal of foreign troops in 14 months.
However, fighting has continued to rage across the country, casting a pall over hopes that the agreement would lead to a reduction in violence.
Several people were killed in a similar attack on the same commemoration last year. Islamic State of Iraq and the Leant (ISIL) fighters claimed responsibility for that attack.
Hazaras are mostly Shia Muslims, who have been repeatedly attacked in Afghanistan.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020...hit-rocket-attack-report-200306074951081.html
At least 18 wounded but Abdullah escapes unhurt in a gun and rocket attack at a ceremony in the Afghan capital.
14 minutes ago
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"The attack started with a boom, apparently a rocket landed in the area, Abdullah and some other politicians ... escaped the attack unhurt," Fraidoon Kwazoon was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
More:
The ministry of interior said at least 18 people were wounded in the attack, which was condemned by President Ashraf Ghani, who called it "a crime against humanity".
"Soon after the attack, police forces and police special forces units rushed to the scene," Nasrat Rahimi, the spokesperson for the interior ministry, told a local news station.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.
Tamana Ashna@tamanaashna
· 2h
درگیری در مراسم یادبود از سالیاد شهید مزاری در هنگام سخنرانی محمد کریم خلیلی تیر اندازس شده
Tamana Ashna@tamanaashna
The video of attack when Mohammad Karim Khalili, was giving a speech.
3
12:24 PM - Mar 6, 2020 · Afghanistan
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Broadcaster Tolo News showed live footage of people running for cover as gunfire was heard.
The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack on the gathering marking the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari, an ethnic Hazara leader who was killed in 1995 after being taken prisoner by the armed fighters.
The incident comes less than one week after the US and Taliban signed a deal that would pave the way for the complete withdrawal of foreign troops in 14 months.
However, fighting has continued to rage across the country, casting a pall over hopes that the agreement would lead to a reduction in violence.
Several people were killed in a similar attack on the same commemoration last year. Islamic State of Iraq and the Leant (ISIL) fighters claimed responsibility for that attack.
Hazaras are mostly Shia Muslims, who have been repeatedly attacked in Afghanistan.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020...hit-rocket-attack-report-200306074951081.html
