Taliban kills UN staff in Kabul guesthouse attack

Gunmen attacked a guest house used by United Nations staff in the Afghan capital Kabul early today, killing at least six UN staff.

Taliban kills UN staff in Kabul guesthouse attack
Wed, 28 Oct, 2009 - 07:16

Gunmen attacked a guest house used by United Nations staff in the Afghan capital Kabul early today, killing at least six UN staff.

A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility, saying it was meant as an assault on the upcoming presidential election.

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