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Afghan suicide bombing leaves many dead | Afghan suicide bombing leaves many dead |
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A suicide bomb attack in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 15 people including women and children, officials have told the BBC. | A suicide bomb attack in northern Afghanistan has killed at least 15 people including women and children, officials have told the BBC. |
Another 27 were wounded in the attack in Maymana, capital of Faryab province, Provincial Governor Mohammadullah Batash said. | |
The bomber is believed to have detonated his explosives near the entrance to a busy market. | |
No group has so far said it carried out the bombing. | |
However, Taliban insurgents and the al-Qaeda affiliated group the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are active in the region. | However, Taliban insurgents and the al-Qaeda affiliated group the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are active in the region. |
Mr Batash said the attacker had been riding a three-wheel motorcycle when he detonated his explosives. | Mr Batash said the attacker had been riding a three-wheel motorcycle when he detonated his explosives. |
"It was a local market day. Hundreds of local farmers and villagers bring their produce. All of those killed and injured are civilians," he said. | "It was a local market day. Hundreds of local farmers and villagers bring their produce. All of those killed and injured are civilians," he said. |
Witness Sayed Agha, 43, told the BBC: "I was busy buying bread when I heard a huge bang. I saw dead bodies and blood all around me." | Witness Sayed Agha, 43, told the BBC: "I was busy buying bread when I heard a huge bang. I saw dead bodies and blood all around me." |
The attack comes as Afghans prepare to hold a presidential election on 5 April. |