### [2021-05-10](/feed/2021/05/10/index.md)

##### War in Afghanistan
# Eleven people are killed and 25 more are wounded as a roadside bombing struck a bus in Zabul Province. 

Interior ministry says dozens of people, including children, have been injured in the attack in southern Zabul province.


### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/10/at-least-11-killed-in-afghanistan-bus-bombing) [Image](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/000_99M8CM.jpg?resize=1200%2C630)

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