As The Date For Afghanistan's Election Approaches The Taliban Are Escalating Their Attacks

Taliban Attacks Afghan Election Headquarters -- Voice of America

KABUL — Taliban militants on Saturday attacked the headquarters of the Afghan Independent Election Commission, the latest in a series of attacks across the capital. The assault, in which five militants were killed, took place shortly before a press conference was to begin on the April 5 vote.

The sound of shooting echoed once again in the streets of Kabul on Saturday. This time, Taliban militants climbed onto a roof to shoot rockets into the heavily-protected compound of the Independent Election Commission.

Election officials ran for refuge in special safe rooms in the building, built to withstand such attacks.

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More News On Taliban Insurgents Attacking The Election Commission Compound In Afghan Capital

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Disguised Taliban fighters die in attack on Afghan election HQ -- The Guardian
Another election headquarters attacked in Kabul ahead of Afghan vote -- Stars and Stripes
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Afghanistan election HQ attack: Taliban militants killed -- BBC
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Insurgents attack election commission compound in Afghan capital -- Washington Post

My Comment: This was a suicide mission.