A blast occurred in front of the Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs' building in Kabul. More than 20 people are reported to be dead in the attack. In the latest development, Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul suicide blast

At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's&nbsp;capital&nbsp;Kabul, local police said.&nbsp;

Six people were killed and dozens injured,&nbsp;a local source told Sputnik.&nbsp;

Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said on Twitter that the blasts happened at the Abdul Rahim Shahid high school and "caused casualties among our Shiite brothers".&nbsp;

The incident&nbsp;apparently took place&nbsp;when the students were leaving their classes.&nbsp;

Ehsanullah Amiri, a journalist who covers Afghanistan for The Wall Street Journal tweeted that a "suicide bomber" struck a school in Kabul's Dashte Barchi, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood.&nbsp;

He wrote, "The blast occurred in the main exit of Abdul Rahim Shahid School where crowds of students were there, one teacher told me who surprisingly escaped the attack. Fear of high casualties."&nbsp;

TOLOnews reported that the Ministry of Interior confirmed the blast and stated that an investigation has started into the incident and details will be shared later.&nbsp;

Quoting eyewitnesses, the media outlet also reported that&nbsp;the blast near "Mumtaz" training centre in the west of Kabul was due to a hand grenade.&nbsp;

As per the report, at least five people were wounded.&nbsp;

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack immediately.&nbsp;

After taking over Afghanistan last year in August, the Taliban have claimed that they have secured the country.&nbsp;

However, international officials and analysts say that the risk of a resurgence in militancy remains.&nbsp;

Also, the Islamic State militant group has claimed several major attacks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source told Sputnik.

At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday (April 19) in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source told Sputnik. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said on Twitter that the blasts happened at the Abdul Rahim Shahid high school and "caused casualties among our Shiite brothers". The incident apparently took place when the students were leaving their classes. Ehsanullah Amiri, a journalist who covers Afghanistan for The Wall Street Journal tweeted that a "suicide bomber" struck a school in Kabul's Dashte Barchi, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood. He wrote, "The blast occurred in the main exit of Abdul Rahim Shahid School where crowds of students were there, one teacher told me who surprisingly escaped the attack. Fear of high casualties." TOLOnews reported that the Ministry of Interior confirmed the blast and stated that an investigation has started into the incident and details will be shared later. Quoting eyewitnesses, the media outlet also reported that the blast near "Mumtaz" training centre in the west of Kabul was due to a hand grenade. As per the report, at least five people were wounded. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack immediately. After taking over Afghanistan last year in August, the Taliban have claimed that they have secured the country. However, international officials and analysts say that the risk of a resurgence in militancy remains. Also, the Islamic State militant group has claimed several major attacks. Multiple explosions have hit Kabul's Dashte Barchi area. At least three blasts have rocked boys' school, in a predominantly Shia neighbourhood. @PriyankaSh25 talks to @AnasMallick for details Watch more: https://t.co/AXC5qRcEPB pic.twitter.com/bUPrtR6EIj — WION (@WIONews) April 19, 2022 ×

Multiple blasts rock boys school in Afghan capital Kabul, at least 6 people killed, dozens hurt

A day after a blast ripped through a mosque in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a bomb exploded in capital Kabul on Saturday.

Reports say at least six people have been killed in the blast and seven wounded. The blast took place in &nbsp;Dasht-e-Barchi area in Kabul.

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A minibus was reportedly destroyed in the blast.&nbsp;Reports claimed a magnetic bomb was attached to the minivan.

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The blast reportedly took place near a Taliban checkpoint. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast. The area is reportedly populated by the ethnic Hazaras. &nbsp;

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On Friday, a blast had taken place at a mosque in Spin Ghar area in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province killing at least three people and injuring twenty as the Friday prayers were taking place.&nbsp;

The imam of the mosque was also hurt in the attack. The bomb was reportedly hidden inside the loudspeaker.

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A day after a blast ripped through a mosque in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a bomb exploded in capital Kabul on Saturday. Reports say at least six people have been killed in the blast and seven wounded.

A day after a blast ripped through a mosque in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a bomb exploded in capital Kabul on Saturday. Reports say at least six people have been killed in the blast and seven wounded. The blast took place in Dasht-e-Barchi area in Kabul. An Explosion has occurred in Dasht e Barchi area of Kabul, the neighborhood is pre-dominantly is of Hazara Shia populous. #Afghanistan — Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) November 13, 2021 × A minibus was reportedly destroyed in the blast. Reports claimed a magnetic bomb was attached to the minivan. Also Read: Blast at mosque in Afghanistan; 3 killed, at least 20 injured The blast reportedly took place near a Taliban checkpoint. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast. The area is reportedly populated by the ethnic Hazaras. BREAKING: Moments ago, an explosion took place in the Gulai Mahtab Qala, Dasht-e-Barchi of Kabul.#AfghanistanToday pic.twitter.com/mrW8TgeCXn — Ziar Khan Yaad (@ziaryaad) November 13, 2021 × On Friday, a blast had taken place at a mosque in Spin Ghar area in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province killing at least three people and injuring twenty as the Friday prayers were taking place. The imam of the mosque was also hurt in the attack. The bomb was reportedly hidden inside the loudspeaker. (With inputs from Agencies)

Blast near Taliban checkpoint in Kabul; at least 6 killed

Another terror attack strikes Afghanistan, this time in a mine blast in Asadabad city which lies in the center of Kunar province. According to the sources the explosion took place on a Taliban range of vehicles.

Afghanistan: Several embassies in Kabul issue threat alert advisories

Another terror attack strikes Afghanistan, this time in a mine blast in Asadabad city which lies in the center of Kunar province. According to the sources the explosion took place on a Taliban range of vehicles. Two people have reportedly been killed and 13 others injured. Govt sources say a police chief of Shigel district has been killed.

Afghanistan: 2 killed and 13 others injured including in a bomb blast in Asadabad city

Afghanistan: Mine blast rocks Asadabad city in Kunar province

Two roadside bomb blasts rocked Kabul on Sunday morning, police said. The first blast took place in Bagh Dawood area of Paghman district, with no immediate report of casualties, according to police, it was followed by another blast in in Kot-e Sangi of the capital, leaving two wounded.

According to the reports, two civilians were injured in the blasts.

Meanwhile, Afghans from all walks of life have largely welcomed the much awaited face-to-face talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban in Doha, but were cautious about the outcome of the "complicated process" to bring about lasting peace in the war-torn country after decades of conflict.

The intra-Afghan talks opened in Doha on Saturday at a ceremony attended by senior officials from different countries, including US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, reports Xinhua news agency.

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Two roadside bomb blasts rocked Kabul on Sunday morning, police said. The first blast took place in Bagh Dawood area of Paghman district, with no immediate report of casualties, according to police, it was followed by another blast in in Kot-e Sangi of the capital, leaving two wounded.

Two roadside bomb blasts rocked Kabul on Sunday morning, police said. The first blast took place in Bagh Dawood area of Paghman district, with no immediate report of casualties, according to police, it was followed by another blast in in Kot-e Sangi of the capital, leaving two wounded. According to the reports, two civilians were injured in the blasts. Meanwhile, Afghans from all walks of life have largely welcomed the much awaited face-to-face talks between the Kabul government and the Taliban in Doha, but were cautious about the outcome of the "complicated process" to bring about lasting peace in the war-torn country after decades of conflict. The intra-Afghan talks opened in Doha on Saturday at a ceremony attended by senior officials from different countries, including US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, reports Xinhua news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Blast in Kabul injures two civilians

Afghanistan's Vice President Amrullah Saleh sustained minor injuries when his convoy was targeted in Kabul in an explosion that killed at least six people and wounded a dozen more.

Afghanistan Vice President lightly wounded in Kabul blast that killed 6

An explosion targeting the convoy of Afghanistan’s Vice President Amrullah Saleh convoy rocked central Kabul early Wednesday. According to officials of the country, this terrorist attack has failed and Saleh is safe and fine.

Blast in Kabul targets Afghan vice president Saleh’s convoy, attack failed

&nbsp;A blast at Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque killed two people and injured eight others, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday.

The explosion happened at around 7:30 Kabul time, TOLOnews reported.

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The explosives were placed in the mosque, the Interior Affairs said, adding that the imam, Mohammad Ayaz Niazi, was also killed in the blast.

Afghanistan Presidential spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi in a tweet condemned the attack.

"The AFG government strongly condemns the heinous attack on a mosque in Kabul. Today`s attack on a mosque reveals the brutality and inhumanity of those who purposefully perpetrate violence against our Ulema and innocent people. Condolences to the victims and their families," Sediqqi tweeted.

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A blast at Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque killed two people and injured eight others, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday. The explosion happened at around 7:30 Kabul time, TOLOnews reported.

A blast at Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque killed two people and injured eight others, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Tuesday. The explosion happened at around 7:30 Kabul time, TOLOnews reported. Also read: 1,000 JeM and LeT terrorists among 6,500 Pak fighters in Afghanistan: UN report The explosives were placed in the mosque, the Interior Affairs said, adding that the imam, Mohammad Ayaz Niazi, was also killed in the blast. Afghanistan Presidential spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi in a tweet condemned the attack. "The AFG government strongly condemns the heinous attack on a mosque in Kabul. Today`s attack on a mosque reveals the brutality and inhumanity of those who purposefully perpetrate violence against our Ulema and innocent people. Condolences to the victims and their families," Sediqqi tweeted. The AFG government strongly condemns the heinous attack on a mosque in Kabul. Today's attack on a mosque reveals the brutality and inhumanity of those who purposefully perpetrate violence against our Ulema and innocent people. Condolences to the victims and their families. — Sediq Sediqqi (@SediqSediqqi) June 2, 2020 ×

Mosque Blast in Kabul kills 2, including an imam

A large explosion occurred in&nbsp;Kabul on Wednesday morning, sending massive plume of smoke over the capital and shattering shop windows far from the blast site.

The blast occurred around 9:00 am(local time) during morning rush hour in western Kabul, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told AFP.

The Taliban said a "recruitment centre" had been attacked by one of their suicide bombers while claiming responsibility for the attack.

"A large number of soldiers and police were killed or wounded," the Taliban said in a statement.

The bomb went off when a vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint outside the police station, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.

Health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said at least 95 people, mostly civilians and including women and children, had been taken to hospital.

On August 4, two people were killed in a bus bomb attack in the Afghan capital. The interior ministry had said homemade&nbsp;"sticky bomb" was used to carry out the attack.

The blast targeted local TV station employees, the ministry had said.

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A large explosion occurred in Kabul on Wednesday morning, sending massive plume of smoke over the capital and shattering shop windows far from the blast site. The blast occurred around 9:00 am(local time) during morning rush hour in western Kabul, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told AFP.

A large explosion occurred in Kabul on Wednesday morning, sending massive plume of smoke over the capital and shattering shop windows far from the blast site. The blast occurred around 9:00 am(local time) during morning rush hour in western Kabul, interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told AFP. The Taliban said a "recruitment centre" had been attacked by one of their suicide bombers while claiming responsibility for the attack. "A large number of soldiers and police were killed or wounded," the Taliban said in a statement. The bomb went off when a vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint outside the police station, said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi. Health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said at least 95 people, mostly civilians and including women and children, had been taken to hospital. On August 4, two people were killed in a bus bomb attack in the Afghan capital. The interior ministry had said homemade "sticky bomb" was used to carry out the attack. The blast targeted local TV station employees, the ministry had said. No group had claimed responsibility for the attack. (Inputs: AFP, Reuters)

At least 95 people injured in Kabul blast; Taliban claims responsibility

A powerful blast hit Kabul's diplomatic district during rush hour on Monday sending a plume of black smoke over the Afghan capital, with tens of injured taken to hospital and ambulances ferrying still more.

Powerful explosion in Afghan capital Kabul, Many hurt

At least one person was killed on Saturday after a bomb exploded in the eastern part of Afghanistan's Kabul City.

The explosion also injured two archaeologists and one driver.

The incident occurred in Benisar area&nbspof the eastern part of Kabul city.

The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital.

The archaeologists were attacked in their vehicle&nbspon their way to Afghan's Logar province.&nbsp

No individual or group has taken the responsibility for the incident till now.

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The incident occurred in Benisar area of the eastern part of Kabul city

At least one person was killed on Saturday after a bomb exploded in the eastern part of Afghanistan's Kabul City. The explosion also injured two archaeologists and one driver. The incident occurred in Benisar area&nbspof the eastern part of Kabul city. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital. The archaeologists were attacked in their vehicle&nbspon their way to Afghan's Logar province. No individual or group has taken the responsibility for the incident till now. (With inputs from ANI)

1 killed, 3 injured in Kabul blast

Afghan police and terrorists are engaged in a gunbattle in Kabul close to the police headquarters&nbsp;in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, reports said.

Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters after that police and terrorists exchanged heavy gunfire.

Police have surrounded the area as the gunbattle continues.

A second blast was heard in Qala-e-Fatalullah&nbsp;area in Kabul, reports said.

AFP report said several blasts were heard in the heart of the capital followed by gunshots.

Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters

Afghan police and terrorists are engaged in a gunbattle in Kabul close to the police headquarters in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, reports said. Reports said a blast occurred near the police headquarters after that police and terrorists exchanged heavy gunfire. Police have surrounded the area as the gunbattle continues. A second blast was heard in Qala-e-Fatalullah area in Kabul, reports said. AFP report said several blasts were heard in the heart of the capital followed by gunshots.

Blasts in Kabul as police, terrorists exchange gunfire

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a compound of Afghanistan&#39;s national intelligence agency in Kabul on Monday, that killed at least six people and wounded two.

The blast comes a week after the group claimed an attack on a training facility of the same agency, the National Directorate for Security, in Kabul that ended when the attackers were killed before causing significant casualties.

In a statement issued through the group&#39;s Amaq news agency, Islamic State said it was also behind Monday&#39;s attack.

In Kabul, security officials said the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber who approached the agency&#39;s entrance on foot before blowing himself up. All the casualties reported were of civilian passersby.

Najib Danish, a spokesman for the interior ministry, said at least five people had been killed and two wounded.

Islamic State&#39;s local affiliate, which first appeared in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan in early 2015, has become increasingly active and has claimed several recent suicide attacks in Kabul.

It has frequently fought Taliban militants and has been heavily targeted by US air strikes and Special Forces operations in its main stronghold in Nangarhar province.

But there remains considerable uncertainty about how the group operates and the exact nature of its connections with Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

The blast comes a week after the group claimed an attack on a training facility of the same agency, the National Directorate for Security, in Kabul.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a compound of Afghanistan's national intelligence agency in Kabul on Monday, that killed at least six people and wounded two. The blast comes a week after the group claimed an attack on a training facility of the same agency, the National Directorate for Security, in Kabul that ended when the attackers were killed before causing significant casualties. In a statement issued through the group's Amaq news agency, Islamic State said it was also behind Monday's attack. In Kabul, security officials said the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber who approached the agency's entrance on foot before blowing himself up. All the casualties reported were of civilian passersby. Najib Danish, a spokesman for the interior ministry, said at least five people had been killed and two wounded. Islamic State's local affiliate, which first appeared in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan in early 2015, has become increasingly active and has claimed several recent suicide attacks in Kabul. It has frequently fought Taliban militants and has been heavily targeted by US air strikes and Special Forces operations in its main stronghold in Nangarhar province. But there remains considerable uncertainty about how the group operates and the exact nature of its connections with Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Islamic State claims blast at Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul

At least four people were wounded in Afghan capital of Kabul today when an explosion hit a bus carrying government employees during rush hour traffic, police and witnesses told Reuters news agency.&nbsp;

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A spokesman for the interior ministry, Sediq Seqqi.&nbsp;said: &quot;The target appeared to be a bus carrying employees of the ministry of mining and petroleum.&quot;&nbsp;

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The blast was reported at around 5 pm (1230 GMT) on a major road near a university and an old parliament building.

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Reuters quoted officials as saying that three men and one woman were among the wounded.&nbsp;

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The target appeared to be a bus carrying employees of the ministry of mining and petroleum, an official said

At least four people were wounded in Afghan capital of Kabul today when an explosion hit a bus carrying government employees during rush hour traffic, police and witnesses told Reuters news agency. A spokesman for the interior ministry, Sediq Seqqi. said: "The target appeared to be a bus carrying employees of the ministry of mining and petroleum." The blast was reported at around 5 pm (1230 GMT) on a major road near a university and an old parliament building. Reuters quoted officials as saying that three men and one woman were among the wounded. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

Explosion hits bus carrying government employees in Kabul, at least four injured

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