Over 20 dead in suicide bombings in Afghanistan

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Two suicide attacks outside NATO’s base in southern Afghanistan has killed over 20 Afghans and left at least 50 wounded.

The number of fatal victims could be as high as 23.

According to press reports, one attacker set off the first blast, while a second bomber detonated his explosives nearby.

A shopkeeper in the area said they were busy collecting the dead bodies and taking the injured to hosptial when the second explosion happened.

Links to: Pajhwok Afghan News and AFP.