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ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (KUNA) -- A United Nations office has been attacked by
unknown assailants in western Afghanistan, said officials.
Citing Afghan officials, local media reported here that at least one
suicide bomber struck the UN compound in Guzara district of Herat province and
entered the building.
The entrance to the office has been destroyed, they said, adding, several
assailants were present inside the building.
The security forces surrounded the building and were conducting the
operation. However, there were no immediate reports of causalities.
UN spokesman Dan McNorton said that the UN is working closely with the
local authorities to deal with the situation. (end)
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