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Five Killed in Attack on U.S. Convoy in Afghanistan’s Capital

HeadlineFeb 12, 2021

In Afghanistan, gunmen attacked a United Nations convoy on the outskirts of Kabul, killing five Afghan security force escorts. A government official said the Taliban was suspected, but they denied involvement. Around the country, there were multiple other reports of deadly violence Thursday, as well as the nonfatal shooting of journalist Qutbuddin Kohi. Intra-Afghan peace talks have largely stalled, according to officials.

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