Sunday, June 5, 2016

Taliban Gunmen Kill Seven in Afghan Courthouse; About 21 Others Injured, All Three Gunmen Killed

Taliban gunmen today (June 5, 2016) killed seven people -- including a chief prosecutor -- when they attacked a courthouse in Afghanistan, The Daily Beast website reports.

Prosecutor Akram Nejat was hit during a ceremony celebrating his new title, said a police official.

About 21 others -- including police officers -- were injured in the attack.

All three of the reported Taliban assailants were fatally shot by Afghan security forces.

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