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Shia mosque attacked in Afghan capital, Kabul Shia mosque attacked in Afghan capital, Kabul
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Gunmen have attacked a Shia Muslim mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in what officials say is an ongoing attack. Attackers have targeted a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in what officials say is an ongoing incident.
Worshippers had gathered for Friday prayers when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the mosque. Other attackers then entered it. Worshippers had gathered for Friday prayers when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the mosque. A group of gunmen then entered it.
One eyewitness told the BBC the gunmen had taken some worshippers hostage.One eyewitness told the BBC the gunmen had taken some worshippers hostage.
A health ministry spokesperson said two people had been killed and eight injured in the attack so far. The health ministry said two people had been killed and eight injured so far. So-called Islamic State (IS) says it is behind the attack.
Special forces have now been deployed to the area.Special forces have now been deployed to the area.
The interior ministry confirmed that a "terrorist attack" had taken place.The interior ministry confirmed that a "terrorist attack" had taken place.
No-one has yet said they are behind the attack, but Islamic State militants have attacked Shia Muslim targets in Afghanistan in the past. The IS group's news outlet, Amaq, said IS militants had carried out a "commando" attack on the mosque.
Last month, dozens of people were killed when a car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees in the capital. The Taliban said they were behind that attack.Last month, dozens of people were killed when a car bomb struck a bus carrying government employees in the capital. The Taliban said they were behind that attack.