Taliban Attack NGO Aid Group In Kabul



BBC: Taliban attack US aid group's office in Kabul

The Taliban have attacked the Kabul office of a US aid group, killing at least five people and wounding 24.

Militants are believed to have set off a suicide car bomb before entering the offices of Counterpoint International, resulting in a stand-off with Afghan security forces.

All five attackers were also killed in the attack and at least 200 workers were evacuated from the building.

The Taliban said the NGO was involved in "harmful Western activities".

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More News On Today's Taliban Attack In Kabul

Taliban assaults ‘anti-Islamic’ NGO in Kabul, citing its promotion of ‘western culture’ -- Long War Journal
Five killed in attack on charitable group in Afghanistan -- CNN
Taliban Attack Aid Group Office in Kabul, Rebuking U.S. Peace Talks -- The New York Times
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks Counterpart International in Kabul -- Al Jazeera
Gunmen Storm Int’l Organization In Kabul -- TOLO News
Kabul attack ends, 5 assailants, 4 civilians killed: MoI -- Khaama Press

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