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At least 35 people at wedding party killed during nearby Afghan army raid

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during nearby Afghan army raid. [Reuters]

At least 35 civilians attending a wedding party were killed and 13 people wounded by explosions and gunfire during a raid by Afghan government forces on a nearby militant hideout, two officials in southern Helmand province said on Monday.

The officials said the house being used by the Taliban to train suicide bombers was located adjacent to the bride’s home that came under fire during Sunday night’s attack.

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