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Deadly Suicide Blast Hits Afghan Forces in Kabul

by Ayaz Gul

   ISLAMABAD --

   A suicide bomber struck a convoy comprising Afghan security forces in
   Kabul Thursday night, killing at least 15 people, health ministry
   officials confirmed.

   Participants of a demonstration reportedly wanted to set fire to a city
   police station, prompting authorities to dispatch Afghan police forces
   to secure the facility. The bomber detonated his explosives shortly
   after security forces arrived on the scene.

   Kabul police spokesman Baser Mujahid told VOA police personnel were
   demolishing illegally constructed shops selling alcohol. The move
   sparked the angry demonstration.

   Islamic State claimed responsibility for the deadly blast.

   Kabul has suffered repeated suicide attacks in recent weeks. The
   deadliest bombing occurred last week, leaving more than 40 people dead
   and around 90 others wounded. The bomber blew himself up inside a
   Shi'ite Muslim cultural center in the city. IS claimed responsibility
   for the bloodshed.