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At least 18 killed in suicide attack in western Afghanistan
At least 18 police and civilians were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's western province of Farah on Thursday, officials said.
- Agencies
- Published: 10:40 May 15, 2008
Heart: At least 18 police and civilians were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's western province of Farah on Thursday, officials said.
The blast took place in a bazaar near a police station in Del Aram district of Farah, they said.
Officials near the site said the bomber may have been wearing a burqa similar to what Afghan women commonly wear, Farah's governor said.
"I know that 18 people have been killed, but do not know whether the bomber was a man or woman or was wearing burqa or not," said a police officer from Del Aram.
Two police vehicles were destroyed in the attack, he said.
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