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| Afghanistan Taliban kill 10 in Ghazni government compound |
| 2014-09-05 |
| [BBC] Talibs have attacked an Afghan government compound in the eastern town of Ghazni killing at least 10 people, officials say. Eight security personnel and two civilians were among the dead, police say, with all 19 attackers also killed. Gunmen detonated two truck bombs as they blasted their way in to attack police and intelligence offices. More than 160 people were maimed and buildings, including the town's museum, were badly damaged. The BBC's Bilal Sarwary in Kabul says Taliban snuffies are in control or active in many parts of Ghazni province, which acts as a gateway from the south and south-east to the capital, Kabul. Coordinated attack At least 164 injured civilians were taken to several hospitals in the region, including one government hospital, local doctors have told the BBC. Many of the casualties were said to have been maimed by broken glass. |
| Posted by:Fred |