Massive Bomb Kills 40 in Afghanistan

A massive truck bomb in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar yesterday has left 40 dead and at least 60 wounded. The attack comes just days after last week's presidential election there.
A massive truck bomb killed 40 and wounded 60 in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Tuesday (25 August), according to officials.

The blast took place shortly after dusk, as Afghans were breaking their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

A restaurant was set ablaze and a shop and several houses were flattened due to the blast.




The attack comes just days after the Afghan presidential elections, showing the scale of problems facing the eventual winner.

The wounded are being treated in a Kandahar hospital.

The first partial results from last Thursday's election had President Hamid Karzai and his main rival running neck and neck, suggesting a close race headed for a second round.

The country has been in political limbo since the vote, with Karzai and chief rival Abdullah Abdullah both claiming victory.

Abdullah and other challengers have accused Karzai and the authorities of widespread fraud.




The elections are a major test for Karzai and for President Barack Obama, who has poured in thousands of extra troops to defeat the Taliban and stabilize Afghanistan.

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