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Nine killed by bomb blasts on Afghan bus

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2 years ago

April 29, 2022

At least nine people have been killed by two bomb blasts on a bus in Afghanistan

The blasts took place within minutes of each other in different districts of Mazar-i-Sharif as commuters made their way home to break their Ramadan fast

Local police say the targets were Shi’ite passengers. It’s believed 13 people were also wounded.

It comes a week after another deadly explosion, which struck a mosque in a city in the naton’s north.

The number of violent attacks across Afghanistan has fallen since the Taliban returned to power last August.

But some Islamic state groups have continued to target Shi’ite Muslims.

Police have repeatedly called out the violence, saying it’s “creating tension and division” among local residents.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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