Taliban admits attack as Kabul debate resumes

REMNANTS of Afghanistan’s ousted Taliban claimed responsibility yesterday for a suicide attack in Kabul that killed five security officials and two bombers, and vowed to launch a fresh wave of violence aimed at cities.

Sunday’s attack was the worst in Kabul since four German peacekeepers were killed and 31 injured by a suicide car bomb in June, and coincided with the final stages of a key debate to finalise the country’s post-Taliban constitution.

Taliban guerrillas and Islamic militant allies believed to include members of al-Qaida have declared a holy war on foreign forces in Afghanistan and their local partners, including government officials, soldiers and aid workers.