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Afghan blasts: Kabul charity hit by bomb and gun attack Afghan blasts: Kabul charity hit by bomb and gun attack
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An attack on the offices of an international charity in the centre of the Afghan capital, Kabul, has left at least one civilian dead, officials say.An attack on the offices of an international charity in the centre of the Afghan capital, Kabul, has left at least one civilian dead, officials say.
Gunfire erupted when four armed men stormed the building of the aid group Care in the Shar-e-Naw area following a car bomb explosion.Gunfire erupted when four armed men stormed the building of the aid group Care in the Shar-e-Naw area following a car bomb explosion.
All attackers were killed. No group has admitted carrying out the attack, the fifth to hit the city in 24 hours.All attackers were killed. No group has admitted carrying out the attack, the fifth to hit the city in 24 hours.
Taliban militants have increased their attacks in Kabul recently.Taliban militants have increased their attacks in Kabul recently.
A series of blasts claimed by the group killed at least 24 people and wounded nearly 100 others on Monday. On Monday, a series of blasts claimed by the group hit a busy part of the city, close to the defence ministry building.
An army general and two senior police officers were among the dead, a ministry of defence spokesperson told the BBC. Officials now say 35 people were killed, including an army general and four senior police officers. Some 103 others were wounded, they added.
The latest incident struck a prosperous business and residential area of Kabul. The latest incident struck a prosperous business and residential area of Kabul, home to several guest houses and where many foreigners and diplomats live.
A government spokesman told the BBC that six other civilians were injured in the hours-long standoff.A government spokesman told the BBC that six other civilians were injured in the hours-long standoff.
Some 42 people were rescued during the operation, including 10 foreigners, he added.Some 42 people were rescued during the operation, including 10 foreigners, he added.
Traffic was blocked in several parts of the city and schools were closed.Traffic was blocked in several parts of the city and schools were closed.
The recent attacks highlight the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, which has left dozens of civilians dead.The recent attacks highlight the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, which has left dozens of civilians dead.