Afghanistan: Blast in Kabul targets Vice President Saleh's convoy

An explosion targeting the convoy of Afghanistan’s vice president Amrullah Saleh convoy reportedly rocked central Kabul in the early hours of September 9. Razwan Muran, who is the head of Saleh’s media office, told the Afghani media outlet, that the ‘terrorist attack’ failed and Saleh is safe and fine. 

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Three killed, 12 wounded

As per reports, the blast was reported around 7:30am (Local time) in the Taimani area of Kabul city. Security forces were immediately recruited at the scene. So far the explosion type remains unknown. A local Afghani media outlet reported that at least three have been killed and 12 wounded, including three of Saleh’s staff. The police officials have not yet commented, nor has any group claimed responsibility. 

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