Explosion kills Afghan governor
An Afghan district governor was killed in an explosion in Farah province, a senior official said on Tuesday. “Abdul Khaliq Noorzai, governor of Khak-e-Safed district was killed following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion late Monday,” . The attack occurred near Noorzai’s house as he was leaving for a mosque to attend night prayers. The […]
An Afghan district governor was killed in an explosion in Farah province, a senior official said on Tuesday.
“Abdul Khaliq Noorzai, governor of Khak-e-Safed district was killed following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion late Monday,” .
The attack occurred near Noorzai’s house as he was leaving for a mosque to attend night prayers.
The Taliban has claimed responsibility, the official added.