Suicide bombers attack UN building

Two suicide bombers attacked a UN compound in the western Afghanistan province of Herat and several insurgents occupied the building…

Two suicide bombers attacked a UN compound in the western Afghanistan province of Herat and several insurgents occupied the building for a number of hours earlier today.

There are no reports of any casualties other than the two bombers.

UN spokesman Kieran Dwyer said Afghan security forces had secured the compound, which houses several UN agencies.

Afghan police said at least three suicide bombers, dressed as women and police, had attacked the building.

Agencies

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