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'At Least 19 Dead' After Bombing At Funeral In Kabul

'At Least 19 Dead' After Bombing At Funeral In Kabul

The death toll is expected to rise.

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

At least 19 people are reported to be dead after a bombing at the funeral of a protester in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Local media has also reported there are multiple casualties after 'at least three' blasts took place. The death toll is expected to rise, according to Tolo News.

Violence broke out at protests earlier this week. Credit: PA

The type of explosive used in the 'back to back' blasts has not yet been announced.

The funeral was for a senator's son, who was killed during a protest over the security situation in the country. Five people died after police opened fire at the demonstrators.


The march, which took place on Friday, was organised after a bomb attack on Wednesday killed 90 people. Those protesting were demanding that the police and the government do more to improve security.

Kabul is now reported to be on lock-down, following the series of incidents.

Source: Tolo News

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Funeral, Bomb