Taliban can''t escape blame for deadly bombing, says Afghan President
Kabul, August 18
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday the Taliban could not escape blame for a "barbaric" suicide bomb attack on a wedding hall in the capital, Kabul, that killed 63 people.
"The Taliban cannot absolve themselves of blame for they provide platform for terrorists," Ghani said in a post on Twitter.
Taliban cannot absolve themselves of blame, for they provide platform for terrorists. Today is the day of mourning, hence have cancelled today's gathering at the Loya Jirga tent.
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani)
The blast late on Saturday wounded more than 180 people, with many women and children among the casualties, officials said. — Reuters
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