Suicide car bomb explods in Afghan capital Kabul

A car bomb exploded in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on 24 July 2017 resulting in a number of casualties. The blast in the west of the city struck a bus carrying government employees from the ministry of mines, according to officials.

The attack took place only a day after another attack on a hospital in central Ghor province. The Taliban were blamed for both incidents.

• Primary Source

EU: EEAS: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks and civilian casualties in Afghanistan https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/30285/

The New York Times, 24.07.17: Taliban Claim Kabul Explosion That Killed Dozens https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/24/world/asia/kabul-explosion-afghanistan.html

Reuters, 24.07.17: Taliban suicide car bomber kills dozens in Afghan capital https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-blast-idUSKBN1A9067

Deutsche Welle, 24.07.17: Deadly Kabul car bombing kills dozens http://p.dw.com/p/2h2Ar

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