Heavily armed Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan’s parliament building Monday as lawmakers met inside. The attack began with a powerful explosion at the main entrance. Other explosions sent smoke rising from the building in Kabul.
An Afghan Interior Ministry official says seven Taliban gunmen took part in the attack. The gunmen reportedly wore explosives around their bodies. The official said security forces killed all of the attackers. He said no lawmakers were hurt. However, Afghan officials said at least 30 people were hurt.
A Taliban statement claimed responsibility for what it called a suicide mission. The United States embassy in Kabul strongly condemned the attack. An embassy statement said, “The attack on Parliament shows blatant disrespect for democracy and the rule of law.”
