January 15, 2008

Taleban storm luxury-hotel in Kabul

Taleban militants stormed Kabul's leading luxury-hotel last night, killing seven people in a significant escalation of insurgent tactics against foreign civilians in Afghanistan.
UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, said Norway's foreign minister, Støre, was the target of the assault, where the Norwegian embassy was holding a meeting.
A Taleban spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, claimed responsibility shortly after the attack.

Via Guardian-Unlimited/AFP

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