Suicide Blast in Shia Mosque in Afghanistan Leaves 20 Dead

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Suicide Blast in Shia Mosque in Afghanistan Leaves 20 Dead

Published August 2nd, 2017 - 10:08 GMT via SyndiGate.info

At least 20 people were killed and 30 others wounded when a suspected suicide bomber struck a Shia mosque in western Herat province Tuesday evening, according to a hospital official.

The incident took place in Bakat Abad area of relatively peaceful Herat -- the third biggest city of the country.

Herat Regional Public Hospital Mohammad Rafique confirmed to Anadolu Agency the death and injury tolls.

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