4 killed in roadside bombing in S. Afghanistan
4 killed in roadside bombing in S. Afghanistan
08:48, February 20, 2010 
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Four civilians were killed by roadside bombing Friday in Afghanistan's restive southern province of Kandahar.
The incident happened in Dand district of the province, Ahmadullah Nazik, the district chief told Xinhua through telephone.
Investigations are underway, said the official, adding that no one has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
Located close to the former Taliban stronghold Kandahar city, Dand is of strategical importance as a staging post for Taliban attackers intent on regaining their control of Kandahar city.
Source: Xinhua
The incident happened in Dand district of the province, Ahmadullah Nazik, the district chief told Xinhua through telephone.
Investigations are underway, said the official, adding that no one has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
Located close to the former Taliban stronghold Kandahar city, Dand is of strategical importance as a staging post for Taliban attackers intent on regaining their control of Kandahar city.
Source: Xinhua
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