Afghan Vice President escapes kamikaze – watch



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Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum barely escaped his return from exile to Kabul on Sunday

A suicide bomber blew up his explosive belt at the Afghan capital's airport a few minutes later the passage of the convoy of Dostums. According to the police, at least 14 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in the attack. These were supporters of Dostums, who were waiting for the returnees at the airport and cheering him on.

The extremist organization of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for his assassination via his Internet phone Amak. The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated considerably in recent months. The Taliban and the IS are doing more and more attacks. According to the United Nations, about 1,700 civilians died in the first half of the conflict between the government and the insurgents – more than ever before.


Posted on 23.07.2018 | Last updated 24 minutes ago

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