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7 civilians killed in explosion in E. Afghanistan
GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Dec 24, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – Seven civilians have been
killed in an explosion in eastern Afghan province of Ghazni, provincial
government spokesman said Monday.
“Seven civilians were killed following an improvised explosive device
(IED) explosion in Ghazni late Sunday,” spokesman Harif Noori told Xinhua.
He said the incident occurred when a running mini bus touched off the IED
along a dusty road in Shahkhog area of Dih Yak district.
He blamed enemies of peace, referring to the Taliban militant group, for
the attack.
Taliban militants have been using IEDs to make roadside bombs and
landmines for targeting security forces, but the lethal home-made weapons
also inflict casualties on civilians.
BSS/XINHUA/FI/ 1422 hrs