Kabul Attack: Who Did It And Why?

Rare Kabul Attack: Who Did It And Why? -- CNN

(CNN) -- Tuesday's deadly suicide attack targeting Afghan Shia just didn't fit the pattern of what had come before in this troubled country.

The police formed the usual cordon at the attack site -- this time a shrine in Kabul. Sirens pierced the odd moment of eerie silence, but the police chief's face was contorted with fury and confusion, like he'd seen something new and troubling -- even after decades of conflict here.

Yes, the insurgency has specialized in hitting targets right in the city center, often meters away from key institutions. Yes, they are aimed for effect.

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My Comment: Because such attacks occur with frequency in Pakistan, I tend to side with those who are blaming Pakistani extremists for this attack. In the meantime .... the bloodshed in Afghanistan continues.