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UN: Death toll in Kabul college explosion rises
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- 03 October, 2022
- 05:27
The death toll from Friday's explosion at an education center in western Kabul has risen to 43, with 83 others injured, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said, Report informs.
"Human toll from Friday's college bombing in the Hazara neighbourhood of the Afghan capital continues to rise. 43 killed. 83 wounded. Girls and young women the main victims. Casualty figures likely to rise further. Verification process continues by UNAMA human rights teams in Kabul," the UN mission tweeted.
UNAMA previously reported 35 dead and 82 injured in the explosion.
On September 30, Ariana News TV, citing its sources, reported that the explosion occurred at the Kaaj educational center in the Dasht-e Barchi area in the west of the city.
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