‘Gun battle under way’ after blast in east Afghanistan
A gun battle is under way in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad after an explosion was heard near the city's provincial hospital, according to provincial officials. Provincial government spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told AFP news agency that gunmen had stormed the refugees and repatriation department compound, which is in the area where the explosion was heard. Several international organisations are also in the vicinity. Provincial official Zabihullah Zemarai said a […]
