06 September 2016

News Story: At Least 20 Killed In Twin Bombing Outside MoD

Officials have confirmed that at least 20 people were killed in two separate explosions outside the Ministry of Defense in Kabul on Monday afternoon.

The first explosion took place shortly after 2.30pm and was followed by a second explosion which appeared to have targeted the first responders to the scene.

Ministry of Interior spokesman Sediq Sediqqi confirmed that at least 20 people were killed and over 40 injured.

Among the dead are Sayed Zaman, the police chief for PD2, and Razaq, the deputy chief of support for the Afghan National Army's (ANA) Regiment Unit. Also killed were Zaman's deputy and the head of the intelligence unit for PD2. 

A number of other senior police officials are also among the dead.

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