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Anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari martyrdom became victim of terror blasts

At least three persons were killed due to many blasts that rocked ceremonies commemorating the 24th anniversary of martyrdom of Abdul Ali Mazari, leader and founder of Afghan Vahdat Islami Party. The meeting closed immediately after the explosions when Mohaqiq asked the participants to leave the area.

Executive Head of Afghanistan government, former vice president Mohammad Yunus Qanuni and Second Deputy Chief Executive Mohammad Mohaqiq were addressing the meeting when the explosions occurred.
At least 10 explosions had been heard and attacks continue. Army helicopter was hovering the area.
Spokesman of Afghan Health Ministry said that the attacks injured at least two children and a woman and a body has been transferred to hospital.
Certain non-government sources put the dead at four and the injured at 21. A candidate of next year presidential elections Abdullatif Pedram is said to be among the dead.
Certain news sources report that Abduljabar Taqva, former governor general of Kabul, is also among the injured.
Meanwhile, spokesman of Afghan interior ministry told the media that the site targeted by mortars is cordoned off by security forces and one has been arrested on charges of firing mortars.
Based on related news, Daesh has undertaken the responsibility for the attacks.
Latest news put number of the dead at three and of injured at 22.

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