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Bomb kills two policemen in Afghan capital
KABUL, Jan 16, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – A roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle
in the Afghan capital killed two policemen Saturday, officials said, as
violence continues unabated in Afghanistan despite peace talks between the
Taliban and government.
The vehicle carrying the policemen was struck by the bomb in the centre of
the capital on the road to the prestigious Kabul University, police spokesman
Ferdaws Faramarz said.
Two policemen were killed and one wounded, Faramarz said.
Violence has surged across the country in recent months, especially in
Kabul which is also rocked by a new trend of targeted killings that has sown
fear in the city.
The bloodshed comes even as the Taliban and government negotiators engage
in peace talks to end the nearly two decade war in the country.
The two warring sides are currently in the Qatari capital Doha discussing
the agenda items of the talks.
BSS/AFP/SSS/1244 hrs