News Alert: At least 62 killed in mosque bombing in eastern Afghanistan

Afghan officials gave conflicting reports regarding the source of the blast, which left at least 36 people wounded. Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for the governor of Nangahar province, said two bombs placed inside the mosque were detonated almost simultaneously, but an Afghan presidential spokesman said the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Taliban condemned the attack.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 18, 10:13 AM     At least 62 killed in mosque bombing in eastern Afghanistan Afghan officials gave conflicting reports regarding the source of the blast, which left at least 36 people wounded. Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for the governor of Nangahar province, said two bombs placed inside the mosque were detonated almost simultaneously, but an Afghan presidential spokesman said the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Taliban condemned the attack. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071