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KABUL, Afghanistan — A roadside bombing in eastern Afghanistan hit two cars on Saturday, killing 12, an Afghan official said. KABUL, Afghanistan — A roadside bombing in eastern Afghanistan hit two cars on Saturday, killing 12, an Afghan official said.
The attack took place in the Giro district of Ghazni Province. The official, Shafiqullah Nang, the spokesman for the provincial governor, said the victims were all civilians — seven women, three children and two men. He said they were traveling to a wedding.The attack took place in the Giro district of Ghazni Province. The official, Shafiqullah Nang, the spokesman for the provincial governor, said the victims were all civilians — seven women, three children and two men. He said they were traveling to a wedding.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Roadside bombings are a major threat to both Afghan security forces and civilians across the country. Such attacks have escalated as the Taliban intensify their campaign ahead of the withdrawal of foreign forces led by the United States by the end of 2014.Roadside bombings are a major threat to both Afghan security forces and civilians across the country. Such attacks have escalated as the Taliban intensify their campaign ahead of the withdrawal of foreign forces led by the United States by the end of 2014.