In an explosion in central Ghazni at least 15 people are killed, that includes 12 children, reports indicated.

Ministry of Interior stated the blast happened in Gilan district of the province on Friday afternoon, at around 2 pm.

The incident occurred when a motorbike loaded with explosives detonated at a house, where dozens of people were gathered for a Quran recitation ceremony, MoI said in a statement.

12 Children are among the dead, all of the victims were civilians.

This comes as violence across Afghanistan escalated, despite political efforts to reach an ending peace.

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