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Afghanistan

Six suicide bombers attack government compound in Afghanistan

IT’S REPORTED THAT six suicide bombers have entered a compound in Parwan in central Afghanistan.

Reuters reports that at least two large blasts have been heard, while Al Jazeera says that all six bombs have been detonated.

Gunmen have also been involved in the attack, which took place while government officials were holding a meeting

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Emer McLysaght

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