In Afghanistan, at least six civilians were killed by gunmen in western Ghor province today. The spokesman for the provincial police chief, Iqbal Nezami said four civilians were also wounded after their vehicle was attacked near Faroz Koh, the provincial capital early today.
He said the victims were all ethnic Hazaras, a Shia minority in Afghanistan. Nezami said the Hazaras were travelling from Herat, another western province, to Ghor when they came under attack. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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