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Afghanistan
Taliban reacts to attack in West of Kabul city, targeting a hospital
2020-05-13
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
group reacted to the attack in West of Kabul city which targeted a hospital in Dasht-e Barchi area of the city.

"Attack in Dashti Barchi area of #Kabul city has no relation with the Mujahidin of Islamic Emirate," Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said.

A group of of holy warriors attacked a hospital in West of Kabul city in Kabul city Tuesday, killing at least 13 people.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the security forces rescued at least 100 people trapped in the hospital, including many children.

The local residents and eyewitnesses said they heard the sounds of two explosions close to the hospital in Dasht-e Barchi area, in the 13th district of the city.

Meanwhile,
...back at the shootout, Butch clutched at his shoulder. Ow! he exclaimed, with feeling......
Tariq Arian a spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior said the attack killed 13 people including infants and maimed at least 15 others.

No group has so far grabbed credit for the attack.
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Posted by:Fred

#2  Death toll up to 24
Posted by: Frank G   2020-05-13 11:20  

#1  Obscure. Are the TaliPaks, Pakibans, whatever...saying it wasn't ISIS? Musta been dem damn Lutherans again.
Posted by: Mercutio   2020-05-13 08:51  

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