Kabul attack: Gunfire and blast rock American University

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Source: BBC

Gunfire and an explosion have been heard at the American University in the Afghan capital, Kabul, police say.

Gunmen are believed to have attacked the building and special forces have been deployed.

The emergency hospital said they had received five injured people from the scene so far.

Student Ahmad Mukhtar told the BBC that he was 100m (320ft) away from the university's main entrance when he heard several shots and a big blast.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37178241

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1. Attack on American University in Kabul Ends, 12 Dead

Source: ABC News

Attack on American University in Kabul Ends, 12 Dead

By MICHAEL EDISON HAYDEN and DAVID CAPLAN Aug 25, 2016, 2:11 AM ET

A deadly attack on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul has ended, according to a government spokesperson.

General Abdul Rahman Rahimi, Kabul's police chief, said early Thursday that 12 people were killed. Of the 12 killed, he said 7 were students, 3 were police officers and 2 were American University of Afghanistan guards.

Rahimi said 35 students and 9 police officers were injured.

There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attack. Although suspicion falls on the Taliban, the group's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, would only tell the media that the group is "investigating," according to The AP.

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