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The death toll in the blast in the Western part of the capital of Afghanistan has grown to 24 people. This local TV channel Tolo News reported the authorities. We mentioned earlier the 12 dead.
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24 July 2017, 04:38
The explosion occurred at 06:45 local time near a private University and home of the Deputy head of the government of Afghanistan Mohammad Mechanica (Mohammad Mohaqiq) in the area, inhabited predominantly Shia. The number of wounded also increased to 42 people.
It was reported that the bomb was detonated by the suicide bomber, however, while this information is not confirmed.
May 31, a powerful bomb exploded in Kabul, near the presidential Palace and Embassy buildings. According to preliminary data, the bomb was planted in a tanker for transportation of water. Killing 150 people, more than 400 were injured.