Afghanistan: At least 11 killed as roadside bomb hits bus

The attack in restive Zabul province left another 28 people wounded

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A police officer from a unit of Afghan police manning outposts in Afghanistan's Zabul Province on Feb. 23, 2020. Photo for illustrative purposes only.
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Kabul: A roadside bomb struck a bus in Afghanistan overnight killing at least 11 people just hours before the Taliban announced a three-day ceasefire to mark this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, the interior ministry said on Monday.

The attack in restive Zabul province left another 28 people wounded, interior ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told reporters.

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