Bomb outside Afghan Justice Ministry kills five, wounds dozens

A car bomb exploded in the parking lot of Afghanistan's Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding dozens as civil servants in Kabul were leaving work for the day, officials said.  The Taliban claimed responsibility for the third attack targeting justice system employees this month, saying the insurgents would continue to kill "slave" judges and prosecutors.

The huge explosion sent black smoke billowing above the city and was strong enough to rattle windows several kilometers away in Kabul's diplomatic district. Police said the suicide bomber detonated a car laden with explosives.

"Based on this, the slave administration prosecutors, judges and personal of Ministry of Justice have been our target, and our attacks will continue while their cruel activities continues," Mujahid said in an emailed statement.

The Taliban had already attacked employees of Afghanistan's justice system twice this month. It was also the fifth major attack to hit the Afghan capital in a little over two weeks, coinciding with a new insurgent offensive across the country. - Read More

Bomb outside Afghan Justice Ministry kills five, wounds dozens

Taliban claims Afghan ministry bomb, vows to kill more 'slave' officials