Audio By Carbonatix
Attackers have stormed the offices of a governor in Afghanistan's south-eastern Paktia province, killing at least one person, reports say.
At least four suicide attackers, armed with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns, entered the offices in the Samkani district of the province.
Security officials said that one of the governor's bodyguards had been killed.
A meeting between government and Nato officials was under way at the time of the attack.
One eyewitness, tribal elder Haji Mohammad Essa, told the BBC: ''I was sitting with the district governor, when I heard a loud explosion - there is an ongoing fight right now.
"Some elders had come to ask the district governor and officials for security because some of them are nominated to come to Loya Jirga [tribal council].''
It is thought the attackers targeted the offices, as many of those present were due to attend the traditional meeting, being held in Kabul next week.
The meeting will to discuss a strategy for making peace with the Taliban and the country's relationship with the US.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Emma Ankrah: Between quiet questions and the will to continue
2 minutes -
Ghana’s economy shows strong recovery after “inherited crisis” – Ato Forson tells Parliament
3 minutes -
No further IMF financial bailout will be required in the foreseeable future – Finance Minister
4 minutes -
Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
5 minutes -
Teenager arrested at Senya Beraku for alleged defilement of 15-year-old girl
5 minutes -
Ghana has moved from IMF ‘supplicant’ to partner – Ato Forson declares as economy surges past $100 Billion
7 minutes -
“Ghana has moved from ICU to wellness center” — Finance Minister declares economic recovery
29 minutes -
Ato Forson highlights “turning point” in economic recovery strategy
32 minutes -
NACSA Seminar: Gender Minister demands an increased role for women to end gun violence
38 minutes -
Full text: Statement on Ghana’s new engagement with IMF
45 minutes -
US trade mission to visit Ghana
1 hour -
Tempane: Three suspects arrested over deadly Worinyanga attacksÂ
1 hour -
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
1 hour -
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
1 hour -
KetaFC celebrates “vindication” after Volta RFA Middle League controversy
1 hour