The Taliban claimed responsibility for a large explosion in the Afghan capital killing at least five civilians and wounding around 50 as Afghan government and the insurgents agreed on a draft peace deal
Afghan men carry an injured girl into the hospital after a large explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Afghan officials say a large explosion in Kabul has targeted the Green Village compound, home to several international organisations and guesthouses.
“It was a horrifying explosion,” a witness, Wali Jan, said. One hospital director, Dr Nezamuddin Jalil, said the wounded included women and children. Associated Press video showed bloodied people streaming into a local hospital.The Green Village, home to many foreigners and heavily guarded by Afghan forces and private security guards, has been a frequent target.
Trump last week told Fox News the US plans to reduce its troop presence to 8,600 and then “make a determination from there.” He has been eager to withdraw troops before next year’s election and the draft deal easily meets that deadline. For its part, the US seeks Taliban assurances that Afghanistan will not be a safe haven for extremist groups to plan and launch global terror attacks.
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