Sunday, January 17, 2016

Suicide Bomber In Afghanistan Targets Pro-Government Politicians Celebrating The Release Of A Relative Held Captive By The Taliban



Daily Mail: Suicide bomber in Afghanistan kills 14 people after attacking a gathering of pro-government politicians celebrating a relative's release from Taliban captors

* A suicide bomber in Afghanistan has killed 14 people at a public gathering
* The attacker detonated explosives that he had hidden inside his clothes
* It is thought the Afghan family was targeted for its pro-government stance
* They were gathering to celebrate a relative's release from Taliban captors
* He was injured in the blast, which occurred in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

A suicide bomber in Afghanistan has killed 14 people during a meeting of pro-government tribal elders who had gathered to celebrate the release of one of their sons from Taliban kidnappers.

The bomber was mingling with crowds at the public event before detonating the explosives hidden within his clothes, wounding the recently freed man and killing 14 others.

Gory images taken from the scene of the bombing show the suspected attacker’s legs lying in the centre of a courtyard filled with soldiers and security forces.

WNU Editor: The Taliban were quick to deny any involvement in this bomb attack .... especially since one of the victims was just released by them. But fingers are pointing at them and at the Islamic State. Either way .... this makes it even more difficult for the peace process to proceed.

More News On Today's Suicide Attack In Afghanistan

Suicide Bombing Kills 13 at Welcome Home Party for Prisoner Released by the Taliban -- Reuters and VICE News
Afghan suicide bomber targets Jalalabad elders, killing 13 -- BBC
Suicide bomber kills 14 at tribal gathering in Afghan city -- AFP
Suicide Attack Kills 13, Wounds 14 in Afghanistan -- WSJ
Taliban denies role in latest Afghanistan bombing -- L.A. Times

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