Suicide attack near election office in East Afghanistan kills 3: Report

The attack appened near the office of Afghanistan’s election commission in the eastern city of Jalalabad, where dozens of protesters had gathered.

A suicide attacker killed at least three people on Saturday by detonating explosives near the office of Afghanistan’s election commission in the eastern city of Jalalabad, where dozens of protesters had gathered, an official said.

Explosions and gunshots were heard in Jalalabad city, Afghanistan, July 31, 2018. (REUTERS File Photo)

The protesters had gathered in support of a parliamentary candidate who electoral officials had disqualified over his suspected links with illegal armed groups.

Eight people were also wounded.