Posted on 12/19/2020 7:58:27 PM PST by xomething
GHAZNI (Afghanistan) • At least 15 children were killed when a motorbike laden with explosives blew up near a religious gathering in eastern Afghanistan on Friday, officials said.
The children had gathered at a home in Ghazni province to recite Quran verses, a regular activity on the Islamic holy day of Friday, when the blast happened.
Mr Wahedullah Jumazada, spokesman for the province's governor, said: "Unfortunately, as a result of this incident, 15 people - all children - were martyred."
Ghazni police confirmed the blast and that all the victims were children. Twenty other people, including some children, were wounded.
Peace talks between the Taleban and the Afghan government to end the country's grinding war are on pause until next month. Violence has surged across the country since the talks opened in September in the Qatari capital of Doha, with the Taleban trying to get an upper hand.
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LORD have mercy on that nation. As so many of us take our own for granted.
Coming soon to our nation.
Lots more killin to do before January.
The Religion of Pieces
When was the last time the MSM described Sunday as the Christian Holy Day of Sunday? Hmmmm? Like never. Or describe Advent as the Christian Holy Month of Advent? Hmmm?
It could be worse. They could be in Chicago.
Auntie Fa’s “commercial fireworks” can make for lethal bombings...
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