Afghanistan: dozens dead in Kabul bombing targeting government workers

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: The Guardian

The Taliban have killed at least 38 people and wounded dozens more in a suicide bomb attack against a bus carrying government employees in the Afghan capital, Kabul, according to officials.

The attack happened in the western part of the city during rush hour, and mainly killed employees of the Afghan ministry of mines and petroleum, according to Kabul police.

The Taliban, in a statement taking responsibility for the attack, claimed to have targeted a bus carrying personnel working for the government intelligence agency. However, the Afghan government said their intelligence staff never travelled in minibuses.

The attack comes after a large popular demonstration, planned for Monday, was cancelled one day prior due to security threats.



Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/24/afghanistan-dozens-dead-kabul-bombing-politicians

[duhneece]

1. Kabul and so much of Afghanistan has been bombed back thousands of years

So much has been destroyed-lives, culture...
Incredibly sad and I feel so helpless.

Except to stand up, step out and be politically and socially an activist in my community, like so many DUers and our heroes sheroes ..