Afghanistan: Dozens killed in day of violence

Yesterday's violence was the deadliest day for civillians in Afghanistan this year.

Mariya Karimjee
August 15, 2012 06:42

At least 9 people were injured in eastern Afghanistan today, after two grenades exploded inside a mosque's compound during morning prayers.

The attack, which took place in eastern Khost province, came on the heels of Afghanistan's deadliest day this year so far. At least 50 people were killed as Taliban insurgents and their allies ramped up violence across the country.

The Associated Press reported that this morning, three grenades were thrown into the mosque compound in Baghi Sara area. Khost police chief Sardar Mohammad Zazai said that one exploded inside the mosque, one inside the courtyard, and the third failed to detonate. Many of those praying were Afghans who work at a nearby US base.

"This was the work of the enemy," Zaizai said. "It cannot be a private dispute. Why would anyone be so angry to throw grenades in a mosque while people are praying?"

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