This morning, Kabul’s Deputy Governor and his secretary were killed in a magnetic IED explosion, according to Interior Ministry spokesman Tarek Arian.
In a statement, he described the attack as a “war crime and inhumane”
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KABUL UPDATE: Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian has confirmed the death of Kabul's deputy governor and his secretary in a magnetic IED explosion and called the attack a "war crime and inhumane" #KabulExplosion #Assassination #ArianaNews pic.twitter.com/rIBIVVbFui
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No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
The Taliban militant group has conducted scores of targeted attacks against civilians and military officials in recent years. The armed outfit considers anyone working for the government, NATO, and U.S.-led troops as a target.
