Afghan President Hamid Karzai Escapes Assassination Attempt

Published: April 27, 2008, 3:54 am

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Afghan President Hamid KarzaiEscapes Assassination AttemptSunday, April 27, 2008Africa.reuters.com brings us this early Sunday morning news... Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped unhurt after an assassination attempt by Taliban fighters with guns and rockets during an official celebration in the capital, Kabul, on Sunday... Government ministers along with leaders of other political factions were seen ducking for cover after gunfire sounded at the celebration to mark the 16th anniversary of fall of the communist government to the mujahideen...Read the full report at link below...Karzai Escapes Assassination Bid...* BBC News website has this report... At least one person has been killed and 11 were hurt in an attack on a military parade in Kabul attended by President Hamid Karzai and other dignitaries... Security forces whisked Mr. Karzai away from the scene and hundreds fled as shots rang out. Two MPs were reported to be among the wounded...Karzai unhurt after parade attackHas video

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