10 Afghan civilians killed following blast in Helmand

According to local authorities in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, at least 10 Afghan civilians were killed following a roadside bomb blast explosion in this province.

The officials further added the incident took place Thursday in Mosa Qala district, killing 10 civilians and injuring at least 7 others.

Mosa Qala district security chief Haji Amir Mohammad confirming the report said the incident took place early Thursday morning after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb planted by militants.

Mr. Amir Mohammad further added at least five women, 4 men and a child were among those killed following the blast.

He also said all those injured during the blast are Afghan kids.

This comes as 11 civilians were killed in a similar incident and some others were wounded in Mosa Qala district last week.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Local officials blame Taliban group for such incidents as Taliba militants frequently use improvised explosive device to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civlians casualties.

from KHAAMA
By Sayed Jawad - Thu Nov 08, 3:45 pm

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Blast kills 8 including 7 women in southern Afghanistan

At least 8 Afghan civilians were killed following a roadside improvised explosive device blast in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, officials said.

Afghan interior ministry following a statement said the incident took place in Mosa Qala district of southern Helmand province early Wednesday morning.

The source further added the explosion took place after a civilian vehicle struck with a roadside bomb planted by Taliban militants in Mosa Qala district.

According to local authorities at least eigh people including 7 women were killed and 3 others including an Afghan woman were injured.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Local authorities blame Taliban group for such incidents as Taliban fighters frequently use improvised explosive device to target Afghan and coalition security forces which normally leads to civilians casualties.

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By Sadaf Shinwari - Wed Oct 31, 1:49 pm
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ISAF'S Regional Command Southwest condem Taliban roadside bombing that kill innocent civilians

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – ISAF's Regional Command Southwest condemns the Taliban's planting of roadside bombs in Helmand Province that killed an innocent man, seven women and three children.

Today at approximately 9 a.m. a roadside bomb exploded in the Musa Qala district that killed 10, including seven young women and three children. Hours later in the same district, a second devise exploded, killing a man, wounding a woman and their three children.

This dishonorable tactic being used by the Taliban only destroys Afghanistan and prevents a peaceful way of life for its citizens.

The Afghanistan National Security Forces are doing all they can to counter this tactic with ISAF's support.

The population can take part in security by reporting IEDs and those that plant them to their local security forces.

Together, we can stop Taliban assassins from planting bombs that kill and maim innocent civilians.

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