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Taliban Attack Convoy Near International Compound

Car bomb, gun fire, housing complex was reportedly ultimate target

Reason Staff | 10.18.2013 12:30 PM

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An attack involving a car bomb followed by gunfire was launched by Taliban fighters on a convoy of vehicles near an international compound in eastern Kabul on Friday evening, security sources said.

The Taliban claimed responsibility on Twitter and later sent out a statement.

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