(MENAFN) Afghani government spokesmen said several explosions in the capital Kabul on Thursday has killed six people and injured 23, in an attack during celebrations to mark the Persian new year.
The attacks came on Nowruz, an ancient Persian festival to mark the start of spring that is widely celebrated in many parts of Afghanistan but has also endured opposition from some Islamists, as it is un-Islamic.
There were conflicting reports about the cause of the blasts near the Kart-e Sakhi shrine, in a heavily Shi"ite Muslim area in the west of Kabul.
According to a spokesman of the interior ministry, mortar bombs had been fired, while the defense ministry said three rockets were fired at civilian homes and Nowruz gatherings.
MENAFN2103201900450000ID1098285893
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.