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12 civilians killed in airstrikes on Taliban base in Kunduz, Afghanistan
September 20, 2020

In Afghanistan, at least 12 civilians were killed and more than 10 others injured in twin airstrikes in country's northeastern province of Kunduz.

Talking to media, Fatima Aziz, a member of parliament who represents Kunduz, said that the first strike targeted a Taliban base but the second one caused civilian casualties as they had gathered at the bombed site. Meanwhile, Afghan Taliban has also issued a statement accusing Afghan forces of killing at least 40 civilians in the airstrikes.