At least two explosions hit the diplomatic zone of Kabul on Saturday, shortly after visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry left following meetings with Afghan officials, including President Ashraf Ghani.
The blasts, apparently from rockets, occurred after Kerry’s visit had ended and his plane was preparing to take off from Bagram Airfield outside the city. Gunshots were also heard.
The renewed conflict came following a period of relative calm in the Afghan capital.
Kerry’s unannounced visit to Kabul was intended to demonstrate support for the national unity government headed by President Ghani, victor of the disputed election of 2014, and his runner-up Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah.
Ghani’s government has been weakened by infighting between rivals, the economy sinking and the resurgent Taliban stronger than at any time since they were toppled from power in late 2001.
Discussed areas of US-#Afghanistan relationship w/ @ashrafghani & CEO Abdullah, incl security, reform & economy. pic.twitter.com/fS67zVzTk6
Kabul police confirms that something hit Kabul but gives no more details as of anonymity of the incident area and type.
Whatever it was, was pretty loud… #Kabul https://t.co/zlb4FB6EzS
Source:: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kabul-explosion-kerry-1.3528602?cmp=rss
