At least 11 pilgrims including seven children were killed and on Monday when their vehicle set off a landmine in southern Afghanistan, local government and health officials said.

11 pilgrims killed as landmine explodes in Afghanistan

The insurgents said they were targeting Afghan government officials aboard the vehicles.

Afghan Taliban release 21 hostages a day after abducting them

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11 pilgrims killed as landmine explodes in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban release 21 hostages a day after abducting them