14 killed in bombing at candidate rally in Afghanistan

KABUL (AFGHANISTAN): A motorcycle rigged with explosives detonated at an election rally in northeastern Afghanistan on Saturday killing at least 14 people, including civilians and security forces, officials said.

Khalil Aser, spokesman for the provincial police chief in Takhar province, said 32 others were wounded when the explosives-laden motorbike parked near the rally in Rustaq district exploded.

“There are a number of wounded people in critical condition,” he said.

The attack took place at about noon before Nazefa Yusoufi Beg, a female candidate running for a seat in parliament in October 20 elections, arrived at the rally, Aser said.

It was not immediately clear if she was the target. (AGENCIES)

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