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At least 2 blasts reported in Kabul’s diplomatic area after Kerry visit At least 2 blasts reported in Kabul’s diplomatic area after Kerry visit
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At least two explosions were reported in the diplomatic quarter of Kabul shortly following an unannounced visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry. At least two explosions were reported in the diplomatic quarter of Kabul on Saturday shortly following an unannounced visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry.
According to Reuters, gunshots were also heard, but it was not immediately clear what caused the blasts.According to Reuters, gunshots were also heard, but it was not immediately clear what caused the blasts.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW Preliminary reports from TOLO News, a local news outlet, say that three rockets were launched from inside Kabul which landed in the PD2 and PD10 areas.
Kerry arrived in Kabul for an unannounced visit on Saturday in an effort to demonstrate support for the national unity government and to discuss security and development in the country.
He met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani. Saying that there had been a “good exchange” of opinions, Kerry promised that Washington would continue “to promote development and ensure security.”
According to a joint statement from the bilateral US-Afghan commission, Kerry assured his Afghan counterparts that Washington would “provide continued financial support,” as well as advise and assist the national military and defense forces.