2013 attack on Indian embassy in Jalalabad

2013 Indian embassy attack
Part of War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Location Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Date 3 August 2013
Deaths 8
3 suicide bombers
Perpetrator Taliban

On 3 August 2013 the Indian embassy in Jalalabad, Afghanistan was attacked by three suicide bombers. The attack caused the deaths of nine Afghans with the majority of those killed being children.[1] The US department of state condemned the attacks.[2]

References

  1. Mahr, Krista (6 August 2013). "India-Pakistan Tensions Find Deadly Echo in Afghanistan". Time.
  2. Psaki, Jen (August 3, 2013). "Suicide Attack Near Indian Consulate in Jalalabad, Afghanistan". US Department of State.


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