Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing

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Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
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Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban's refugee minister and uncle of Interior Minister Sarajuddin Haqqani, was killed in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees in Kabul. The attacker, disguised as a visitor, detonated the bomb while Haqqani was signing paperwork. Khalil Haqqani was a high-profile figure, previously designated as a global terrorist by the U.S. and listed on the UN's sanctions list. The Haqqani network, known for major attacks, has had tensions with the Taliban. This incident marks the most significant bombing casualty since the Taliban's return to power.

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