IS suicide bomber kills dozens as Afghans celebrate Persian new year

At least 29 people were killed and another 52 were wounded in the attack.

IS suicide bomber kills dozens as Afghans celebrate Persian new year

An Islamic State suicide bomber has struck on the road to a Shiite shrine in Afghanistan's capital, killing dozens as Afghans celebrated the Persian new year.

At least 29 people were killed and another 52 were wounded in the attack, which was carried out by a bomber on foot, according to the public health ministry.

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