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2011-05-21 Afghanistan

Breaking: Explosion in Afghan military hospital, casualties feared

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Posted by phil_b 2011-05-21 05:30|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 A POWERFUL blast has struck a military hospital in Afghanistan, killing at least three people and wounding many others. The blast occurred inside a tent on the grounds of the Mohammad Daud Khan military hospital in central Kabul. Afghan media is reporting that it was a suicide attack and another bomber might be on the hospital grounds but authorities haven't confirmed this. Defence Ministry spokesman General Mohammed Zaher Azimi says the army is still investigating the cause of the blast adding that the area targeted was used to train doctors.

Posted by phil_b 2011-05-21 07:00|| 2011-05-21 07:00|| Front Page Top

#2 From the Herald Sun:

A SUICIDE bomber has struck a tent filled with medical students eating lunch at a military hospital in Kabul, killing at least six people and wounding 23.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was targeting foreign trainers and Afghan doctors who work with them.

He claimed two bombers took part, but Defence Ministry spokesman Gen. Mohammed Zaher Azimi said only one attacker was involved and only one blast was heard at the Mohammad Daud Khan military hospital.

The hospital is the largest in Kabul with 400 beds, and its grounds contain numerous buildings and small parks.

A NATO military official said no casualties were reported among the group of international trainers who assist at the hospital.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-05-21 08:49|| 2011-05-21 08:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Orcs. Maybe less than orcs.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2011-05-21 12:22|| 2011-05-21 12:22|| Front Page Top

#4 In other words they just killed the doctors that treat locals. Great way to influence people and win friends.

Posted by Charles 2011-05-21 15:50|| 2011-05-21 15:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Hey, ain't this, like...a war crime?

Posted by tu3031 2011-05-21 21:38|| 2011-05-21 21:38|| Front Page Top

#6 "ain't this, like...a war crime?"

Of course not, tu - the U.S. or Israel weren't involved.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2011-05-21 21:56|| 2011-05-21 21:56|| Front Page Top

#7 Silly Tu! Muslims can't commit war crimes! Its (drum roll) ANOTHER CULTURE!

And Mike - stop insulting Orcs.

Posted by CrazyFool 2011-05-22 00:01|| 2011-05-22 00:01|| Front Page Top

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