Taliban Kill 9 Afghans, incl. a Woman & Kid

Photo: Civilians look at the wreckage of a vehicle hit by a roadside bomb, which killed eight people in a wedding party. (Reuters: Parwiz)

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has condemned the killing of eight civilians in a roadside bombing in eastern Afghanistan.

A car carrying a bride, a groom and his relatives struck the roadside bomb in the eastern province of Laghman.
The groom, a woman and a child were among the dead.
The explosion happened in the Alingar district as the family members were returning from a wedding party.
Commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, has also condemned the bombing, saying the Taliban do not care about the Afghan people.
He says it was a sad example of the insurgency's absolute lack of respect for civilian life.
The latest attack took place as more than 2,000 tribal, religious and political leaders from across the country prepare to travel to Kabul to attend a traditional meeting, known as a Loya Jirga.
Delegates will discuss plans for a military and strategic pact with the United States.
Last week, Taliban leader Mullah Omar released a statement urging his fighters to reduce civilian casualties and warned of punishments for those who fail to obey his order.

ISAF commander joins President Karzai to condemn Laghman bombing | ISAF Joint Command

 Gen. John R. Allen, commander of International Security Assistance Force, joins President Karzai in condemning today’s roadside bomb incident in the Ali Angar district of eastern Laghman province, which reportedly killed nine Afghan civilians, including a woman and child.

“This is another sad example of the insurgency’s absolute lack of respect for civilian life,” said Gen. Allen. "Over the past week, we have seen many more innocent Afghan citizens dying at the hands of the Taliban.”

“Apparently, the Taliban do not care about the Afghan people,” said Allen. “Their leaders have lost control over their fighters, which is particularly troubling at this sacred time of year. If specific guidance given during the holy period of Eid doesn’t stop insurgents from killing civilians, then what will?”

“Once again, I call on Mullah Omar to rein in these despicable acts and to publicly condemn these senseless attacks upon the Afghan population,” Allen concluded.

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