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35 killed in Taliban attack on central Afghan hospital

BY AFP | JUL 24, 2017, 05.35 PM IST Post a Comment

KABUL: At least 35 people were killed when the Taliban attacked a hospital in central
Ghor province over the weekend, a presidential spokesman said today.

"When the Taliban entered the hospital they killed 35, all civilians," spokesman Shah
Hussain Murtazawi said, without specifying if they were patients or staff. "This is a cruel
crime against humanity."

He did not elaborate, but unconfirmed reports Sunday claimed that the Taliban had set the
hospital alight and killed those inside.

The Taliban have denied the claim, though a spokesman said that parts of the local The attack has happened as the insurgents captured
hospital were damaged in fighting in the area. Taywara district in Ghor province after days of
fighting, the latest victory by the resurgent militants.

It came as the insurgents captured Taywara district in Ghor province after days of fighting,
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