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Explosions and gunfire have been reported at the American University in Kabul, according to witness reports and students. Explosions and gunfire have been reported at the American University in Kabul, according to witness reports and students.
Security forces responded to emergency calls in the capital. Security forces responded to emergency calls in the capital, and the Kabul police commander told reporters they were facing a "complex" attack.
The attack began at 7pm on Wednesday evening when residents heard a loud blast near the university, according to BNO News.The attack began at 7pm on Wednesday evening when residents heard a loud blast near the university, according to BNO News.
Gunmen entered the building as classes were taking place.Gunmen entered the building as classes were taking place.
Hundreds of students and teachers are reportedly trapped inside the building, including Associated Press Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Massoud Hossaini. A student told NBC news that he was walking out of class with his friends when a large explosion threw him to the ground.
It was not immediately known if there were any casualties, but students that were trapped in classrooms have reported seeing deaths. "We got up, and in the midst of dust ... kept running to the back of the building and climbed the walls and jumped down on the street," he said.
The attack comes shortly after two American and Australian professors were kidnapped at gunpoint from the university. The number of casualties was not immediately known. Ambulances could be seen ferrying the injured to hospital.
The prestigious institution opened three days later mid-August, but authorities are reportedly worried about the security of the campus and the effect the incident would have on attracting future students. The attack comes shortly after two American and Australian professors were kidnapped at gunpoint from the university.
The prestigious institution opened three days later mid-August, but authorities are reportedly worried about the security of the campus and the effect the incident would have on attracting future students.
It opened in 2006 and is attended by more than 1,000 students, offering a full undergraduate curriculum and all courses are taught in English.It opened in 2006 and is attended by more than 1,000 students, offering a full undergraduate curriculum and all courses are taught in English.
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