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.

Taliban admits attack as Kabul debate resumes

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.

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