Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh escapes deadly bomb attack in Kabul

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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people have been killed in a bomb attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that targeted First Vice President Amrullah Saleh.

Mr Saleh, a former Afghan intelligence services head, escaped with slight burns on his face and hand, he said.

Footage filmed shortly after the explosion showed a large plume of black smoke rising from the scene.

The blast came as Afghan officials and the Taliban are prepared to begin their first formal talks.

Mr Saleh is known as a vocal opponent of the Taliban, and the former intelligence chief has survived several previous assassination attempts, including one last year that killed 20 people at his office.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a tweet that the militant group was not involved in the blast.

Tareq Arain, a spokesman for Afghanistan's interior ministry, said the explosion targeted Mr Saleh's convoy as he travelled to work. He said 10 civilians who worked in the area were killed and 15 people, including one of Mr Saleh's bodyguards, were wounded.

Speaking after the blast, Mr Saleh vowed to continue his political work.

Media captionIs peace with the Taliban possible?
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who met Mr Saleh soon after, condemned the attack.

"The terrorists and their foreign backers cannot undermine the people's strong faith in peace, democracy and the bright future of our country," Mr Ghani said in a statement.

A European Union delegation in Afghanistan condemned the attack, calling it a "desperate act by spoilers of peace efforts, who must be collectively confronted".

Afghan officials are expected to begin long delayed talks with the Taliban in the coming days in Doha, Qatar, in an attempt to reach a political reconciliation after years of bloodshed.

Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice-President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

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[313ghazi]

Probably had it done himself. He's trying to do everything he can to sabotage peace in the region. Shame it went to plan and didn't kill him.

 

[Metal 0-1]

Look who is simping..

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Not surprised to see Indians mourning over this.

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Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people have been killed in a bomb attack in the Afghan capital Kabul that targeted First Vice President Amrullah Saleh.

Mr Saleh, a former Afghan intelligence services head, escaped with slight burns on his face and hand, he said.

Footage filmed shortly after the explosion showed a large plume of black smoke rising from the scene.

The blast came as Afghan officials and the Taliban are prepared to begin their first formal talks.

Mr Saleh is known as a vocal opponent of the Taliban, and the former intelligence chief has survived several previous assassination attempts, including one last year that killed 20 people at his office.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a tweet that the militant group was not involved in the blast.

Tareq Arain, a spokesman for Afghanistan's interior ministry, said the explosion targeted Mr Saleh's convoy as he travelled to work. He said 10 civilians who worked in the area were killed and 15 people, including one of Mr Saleh's bodyguards, were wounded.

Speaking after the blast, Mr Saleh vowed to continue his political work.

Media captionIs peace with the Taliban possible?
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who met Mr Saleh soon after, condemned the attack.

"The terrorists and their foreign backers cannot undermine the people's strong faith in peace, democracy and the bright future of our country," Mr Ghani said in a statement.

A European Union delegation in Afghanistan condemned the attack, calling it a "desperate act by spoilers of peace efforts, who must be collectively confronted".

Afghan officials are expected to begin long delayed talks with the Taliban in the coming days in Doha, Qatar, in an attempt to reach a political reconciliation after years of bloodshed.

Kabul bomb: Deadly blast targets Afghan Vice-President Amrullah Saleh

At least 10 people are killed in a blast in Kabul targeting former spy chief Amrullah Saleh.

www.bbc.com

More likely he escaped a staged attack........

RAW and NDS nexus trying hard to frame Pakistan...

 

[Imran Khan]

really sad to see him safe

 

[hunter_hunted]

Bomb sacrificed itself but couldn't get the desired outcome. Need more pawa

 

[Pakstallion]

Taliban denied responsibility. NDS in Afghanistan runs ISIS. Despite what these people think no country has ability to orchestrate strike in hours. This was planned likely weeks ago, most likely by himself for sympathy and local support. I expect he will make another statement against Pakistan to further get support from the local Afghans.

 

[maverick1977]

pakistan should deal directly with anti state elements. air strikes are the best option and a holes like mohsin dawar can keep their shitter shut

 

[Taimoor Khan]

Indian assets like Amerullah Saleh are getting desparate, attention seeking whores. Day after barking against Pakistan, what a pathetic attempt to do this drama by NDS/RAW.

 

[KaiserX]

Saleh is a well known liar and a pig. A pig is not worthy of slaughter.

 

[El Sidd]

Indian attempts to throw Afghanistan in another round of civil war is just one example of her terror sponsoring addiction.

 

[Dalit]

Looks more like a staged attack.

Is the Afghan pig still interested in Peshawar as a his winter capital?

 

[El Sidd]

Saleh is a well known liar and a pig. A pig is not worthy of slaughter.

Pakistan has no gain from political instability in Afghanistan. Fingers should be solely pointed at two parties not content with any sort of peace in Afghanistan.

India and Iran.

 

[tman786]

Shame the dog wasn't killed

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

New publicity stunt.

Second Malala right here.