24 dead in twin Taliban suicide bomb attack near defence ministry in Kabul, over 30 injured

[Jaga Badmash]

Kabul: A Taliban suicide attack on a busy area near the defence ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday killed at least nine people and wounded more than 30, less than two weeks after a deadly attack on the city`s American University.

Defence ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanesh said there had been two blasts in quick succession in a crowded area of the city near government buildings as well as a market and a main intersection.

Army and police personnel as well as civilians rushing to help victims of the first blast were caught in the second explosion, triggered when a suicide bomber blew himself up.

The Taliban, who have stepped up their campaign against the Western-backed government in recent weeks, following a brief lull after the death of their former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, claimed responsibility for the attack.

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack, which came less than two weeks after gunmen attacked the American University in Kabul, killing 13 people.

Government officials have been preparing for a conference in Brussels next month at which foreign donors, concerned about the ability of the Afghan security forces to withstand Taliban violence, are expected to pledge continuing support over coming years.

AFP

First Published: Monday, September 5, 2016 - 18:43

@django @Zibago @Imran Khan @Devil Soul @Zarvan

 

[Imran Khan]

so sad rip to poor souls

 

[django]

Kabul: A Taliban suicide attack on a busy area near the defence ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday killed at least nine people and wounded more than 30, less than two weeks after a deadly attack on the city`s American University.

Defence ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanesh said there had been two blasts in quick succession in a crowded area of the city near government buildings as well as a market and a main intersection.

Army and police personnel as well as civilians rushing to help victims of the first blast were caught in the second explosion, triggered when a suicide bomber blew himself up.

The Taliban, who have stepped up their campaign against the Western-backed government in recent weeks, following a brief lull after the death of their former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, claimed responsibility for the attack.

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack, which came less than two weeks after gunmen attacked the American University in Kabul, killing 13 people.

Government officials have been preparing for a conference in Brussels next month at which foreign donors, concerned about the ability of the Afghan security forces to withstand Taliban violence, are expected to pledge continuing support over coming years.

AFP

First Published: Monday, September 5, 2016 - 18:43

@django @Zibago @Imran Khan @Devil Soul @Zarvan

Somehow they will find a way to make Pakistan responsible for this.....as well as the next floods ,zalzala etc

 

[Zibago]

 

[Jaga Badmash]

Somehow they will find a way to make Pakistan responsible for this.....as well as the next floods ,zalzala etc

Indian media will do the rest of the job for newly found brother.

 

[shah1398]

So apparently Mullah Mansoor was the hardliner and the one opposing peace deals and here we see even civilians being targeted at heart of Afghanistan. This never happened in such quick succession during Mr Mansoor's era. But ofcourse its GHQ behind all this....is the next line I am expecting here. RIP all departed souls.

 

[Khan_21]

@A-Team you are finding it difficuilt to contain them inside kabul. This is like the millionth time there has been a blast in kabul within a month.

 

[Zarvan]

Their is no other solution for Afghanistan other than talking to Taliban the sooner all sides realize this the better other wise this bloody war could go on for decades to come.

 

[RAMPAGE]

My deepest condolences. May they rest in peace.

 

[barbarosa]

The failure of two super power and 3rd one city govt in Afghanistan.

 

[TheNoob]

Its time man, just talk it out. No more bloodshed.

 

[Skywalker]

Rip to poor souls, may the taliban rot in hell but when would idiots in Kabul learn.

 

[Jaga Badmash]

Their is no other solution for Afghanistan other than talking to Taliban the sooner all sides realize this the better other wise this bloody war could go on for decades to come.

OK if they make truce with them then what options left for Pakistan? don't you think it will increase the size of our enemies TTP+Taliban+Afghan+RAW/India.....since we have a stance and claim that there is no difference between good or bad Taliban.

 

[Devil Soul]

Kabul: A Taliban suicide attack on a busy area near the defence ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday killed at least nine people and wounded more than 30, less than two weeks after a deadly attack on the city`s American University.

Defence ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanesh said there had been two blasts in quick succession in a crowded area of the city near government buildings as well as a market and a main intersection.

Army and police personnel as well as civilians rushing to help victims of the first blast were caught in the second explosion, triggered when a suicide bomber blew himself up.

The Taliban, who have stepped up their campaign against the Western-backed government in recent weeks, following a brief lull after the death of their former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, claimed responsibility for the attack.

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack, which came less than two weeks after gunmen attacked the American University in Kabul, killing 13 people.

Government officials have been preparing for a conference in Brussels next month at which foreign donors, concerned about the ability of the Afghan security forces to withstand Taliban violence, are expected to pledge continuing support over coming years.

AFP

First Published: Monday, September 5, 2016 - 18:43

@django @Zibago @Imran Khan @Devil Soul @Zarvan

Loss of innocent lives, feel sorry for the poor souls... RIP

 

[Jaga Badmash]

Loss of innocent lives, feel sorry for the poor souls... RIP

Me too even more I am double worried because these type of attacks force Pakistan not to send Afghan refugees back and they will continue to play in the hands of our neighbor to carry out and facilitate attacks inside Pakistan.