22 November 2016

News Story: Death Toll Rises To 27 In Kabul Mosque Bombing & Ghani, Abdullah Condemn Kabul Mosque Attack

Death Toll Rises To 27 In Kabul Mosque Bombing

At least 27 people have been killed and dozens wounded in Monday's deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Char Qala in Kabul city.

According to police officials at least 50 people were wounded.

The incident occurred shortly after 12.30pm local time.

Officials also said that the victims included children.

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Ghani, Abdullah Condemn Kabul Mosque Attack

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday afternoon condemned in the strongest terms the suicide bombing that targeted a mosque in Kabul on Monday.

According to a press release issued by the Presidential Palace, Ghani expressed his condolences with the families of the victims and said the act was unforgivable and an act by Afghanistan's enemies.

He said the attack on a sacred and religious places is evidence of enmity against Islam and the people of Afghanistan.

He said the act was aimed at bringing fractures among Afghan ethnicities.

Ghani said he has ordered all health officials to leave no stone unturned in helping those who were affected by the explosion.

At least 27 people were killed and almost 50 wounded when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives inside a Shia mosque in Char Qala in Kabul.

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