NANGARHAR (SW) – The Daesh terrorist organisation claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Nangarhar province on Saturday.
In a statement posted on the Aimaq propaganda site, the groups noted it was a suicide attacked aimed at the Afghan security officials and the Taliban.
Nangarhar governor’s spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani, informed 25 people got killed and 54 got wounded in this attack. The attacker targeted the gathering in Ghazni Amanullah Khan Township.
Dr. Najib Kamawal, director public health, informed many of the wounded are in critical state.
Today was the second day of cease-fire declared by the Taliban and the fifth day of the cease-fire announced by the government.
Earlier in the day, a group of unarmed Taliban rebels hoisted their white flag over a bridge in Mirwais Maidan area in Kabul. Police spokesman Hashmat Stanikzai said Taliban fighters had surrendered their arms before entering the city, and would be given back their arms once they leave the city in line with the truce.
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