At least 19 people were killed and 22 wounded on Monday when armed men stormed Afghanistan’s biggest university in an attack that ended only after hours of fighting with security forces, officials said.
According to Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian, “Three attackers were involved."
Kabul police spokesman Ferdaws Faramerz said most of those killed were students.
The Taliban has denied its involvement in the attack.
Al Jazeera's Victoria Gatenby reports.
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According to Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian, “Three attackers were involved."
Kabul police spokesman Ferdaws Faramerz said most of those killed were students.
The Taliban has denied its involvement in the attack.
Al Jazeera's Victoria Gatenby reports.
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