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Kabul bomb attack hits Norwegian embassy. Number of casualties uncertain. At least five people were killed and over 30 wounded in a suicide car bomb attack in the vicinity of Norway’s embassy in Kabul at 07:45 local time. “As far as we know the explosion hasn’t caused any injuries amongst Norwegians or other staff at the embassy,” Haakon Svane, on duty press representative at the Foreign Office tells NTB.

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Kabul bomb attack hits Norwegian embassy

Published on Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at 09:01 under the news category, by Michael Sandelson   .
Last Updated on 15th December 2009 at 12:07.

Number of casualties uncertain.

Entrance to Norwegian Embassy, Kabul
Entrance to Norwegian Embassy, Kabul
Photo: Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs


At least five people were killed and over 30 wounded in a suicide car bomb attack in the vicinity of Norway’s embassy in Kabul at 07:45 local time.

“As far as we know the explosion hasn’t caused any injuries amongst Norwegians or other staff at the embassy,” Haakon Svane, on duty press representative at the Foreign Office tells NTB.

Damage to the building is believed to be extensive, but there are no plans at present to evacuate embassy personnel still inside.


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Published on Tuesday, 15th December, 2009 at 09:01 under the news category, by Michael Sandelson   .
Last updated on 15th December 2009 at 12:07.

This post has the following tags: norway, norwegian, embassy, bomb, attack, kabul.

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