“International forces continue to perform a critical role in Afghanistan’s security and are providing critical training for the country’s future and stability,” said the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
“The attack on these servicemen is a tragedy,” Ján Kubiš continued, extending his deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and friends of the victims.
According to media reports, the attacker wore an Afghan army military uniform when he opened fire inside a military academy. Among those hit was an Afghan commander.
[un.org]
5/8/14
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At least 17 people were killed and 59 others injured during three separate bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Monday...
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At least 13 more people were killed and 44 others were wounded when cars loaded with bombs exploded in southern Baghdad.
Similarly, during a bomb blast in the al-Meamil district of Baghdad, three people died and 11 others were injured.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for any of the attacks.
http://www.aa.com.tr/en/news/389881--three-explosions-in-baghdad-kill-17
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