At Least 28 Dead After Devastating Terror Attack

19 Apr, 2016 by Just An American

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Again, terror has struck and again, innocent lives have been lost and numerous more have been injured. This is what we have learned so far…

From The Political Insider:

Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said at least one of the attackers was killed in a gun battle, the Associated Press reported. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the assault.

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From CNN:

An explosion rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday morning — the apparent work of Taliban militants targeting a security team that protects government VIPs, a police official told CNN.
Kabul’s police chief said at least 28 people died. More than 300 were wounded, according to authorities.

Despite the target, most of the victims were civilians — including women and children, Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi said.

Kabul Police and other security forces are in Pule Mahmoud Khan after the suicide bomb, MOI will release more updates

— Sediq Sediqqi (@moispokesman) April 19, 2016

Today's terrorist attack in Kabul by Taliban against civilians is clear sign of war crimes, it is crime against humanity

— Sediq Sediqqi (@moispokesman) April 19, 2016

Dozens killed, hundreds wounded in Taliban attack on Afghan security agency: https://t.co/Uiny08InEF pic.twitter.com/rkR1k96OIw

— ABC News (@ABC) April 19, 2016