Explosion rocks central Kabul

No details of casualties after blast near government offices in the Afghan capital.

Detainee near peace jirga
Kabul has come under attack by Taliban fighters in recent months despite heavy security [File: AFP]

The incident happened as a senior US military official arrived for meetings to explain the sacking of General Stanley McChrystal,the commander of US and Nato troops in Afghanistan.

Despite heavy security in Kabul, the city has seen some high-profile attacks by Taliban fighters in recent months.

Source: News Agencies

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