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Foreigner among 5 killed as Kabul hotel siege ends
 [Khaama (Afghanistan)] At least five people including a foreign national were killed during the festivities between the Afghan forces and the assailant faceless myrmidons in Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul city.The Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan confirmed that the faceless myrmidons siege of the hotel ended with the elimination of all four attackers. A statement by the ministry said at least 160 people including 41 foreign nationals were rescued during the operation by the Afghan forces. The statement further added that five people including a foreigner were killed and six others were maimed during the festivities. According to the ministry of interior, at least four coppers were also among those maimed during the clearance operation. Posted by: Fred 2018-01-22 |
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