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The attack began Tuesday morning and continued several hours later. So far, there have been reports indicating that at least four people have been killed and eight injured.
The provincial governor's spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, said that at least two explosions were fired before the perpetrators entered the refugee ministry.
Before the start of the attack on Tuesday morning, representatives of donors and foreign organizations met with Afghan officials in the building, according to Khogyani.
Several international organizations also have offices in this part of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province.
Security
A large number of employees are brought in safety, but it is not known how many people are still in the building. is attacked, says Khogyani.
– I saw a black Toyota Corolla drop three armed men at the door of the Refugee Department, telling an eyewitness to AFP
– One of the men exploded at the door while two more entered the building
Violent Shot
Provincial council spokesman Zabihullah Zemarai described the incident as coordinated attack of the Taliban. According to him, the attack is taking place near the provincial hospital and the city health service.
He says that there is a violent jolt between the Afghan security forces and the attackers. The police chief of the province said that two gunmen were killed in the fighting.
Active
No group took responsibility for the attack, and the Taliban and the IS are active in Nangarhar province. and several other wounded gunmen stormed a midwifery school in Jalalabad.
(© NTB)
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