Death toll in Afghanistan mosque explosion climbs to 47

The death toll in the explosion that rocked a mosque in the Herat province of Afghanistan has reached 47, Report informs, citing foreign media.

At least 80 people were injured.

Local authorities said the attack was committed by a suicide bomber.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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At least 20 people have died in Afghanistan as an explosion rocked a mosque.

Report informs, citing local media, that the number of injured is being clarified.

Pro-Taliban cleric Mujib Rahman Ansari was killed as a result.

The authorities do not provide any versions of the incident but have already vowed to bring those responsible to account.

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.