Afghanistan: Deadly explosion kills and wounds worshipers in Northern Kunduz Province


A deadly explosion in Khan Abad port of northern Kunduz province inflicted casualties to at least 80 worshipers on Friday, October 8, BBC reported.

The explosion has occurred in a mosque where hundreds of people had gathered to perform Friday prayer.

Deputy Minister of information and culture and spokesperson of the Taliban Zabiullah Mujahid has also confirmed the blast but did not disclose the exact number of people killed or wounded.

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Source: Khaama Press

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