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Suicide bomber kills 40 at volleyball match in Afghanistan

1 min read 23 Nov 2014, 08:27 PM IST Join us

Kay Johnson

Paktia provincial spokesman said at least 50 more were wounded in the attack where hundreds had gathered to watch a tournament final

A file photo of Afghan security forces inspection at the site of a Taliban attack in Kabul. Photo: Reuters

Kabul: A suicide bomber walked into a crowd of spectators at a volleyball match in eastern Afghanistan and detonated his explosives vest on Sunday, killing at least 40 people, a provincial official said.

Paktia provincial spokesman Mukhles Afghan said at least 50 more were wounded in the attack in Paktia province, where hundreds had gathered to watch a tournament final.

He said most of the casualties were civilians. Reuters

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Suicide bomber kills 40 at volleyball match in Afghanistan

Paktia provincial spokesman said at least 50 more were wounded in the attack where hundreds had gathered to watch a tournament final

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