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Afghan vice president \`survives attempt on life\`

 Published: 07:59, 9 September 2020

Afghan vice president \`survives attempt on life\`
Afghanistan s vice president survived an assassination attempt in the capital Kabul on Wednesday. Amrullah Saleh was target of roadside bombing in capital Kabul that killed at least 6_ officials say. Amrullah Saleh s convoy was the target of a roadside bomb in the capital s Taimany area during the morning rush hour_ A statement from his office said. While Saleh_ the senior of Afghanistan s two vice presidents_ remained unharmed_ at least six people were killed and 12 injured in the bombing_ according to the Health Ministry. The former intelligence chief and staunch critic of the Taliban released a video message soon after the attack.  My struggle (against terrorism) will continue_ he stressed_ assuring supporters that he was unharmed_ with bandages wrapped around one hand. Saleh also narrowly escaped an attack on his election office in Kabul last year that left at least 20 people dead. -Source: Anadolu Agency