Bomb blast outside school martyrs 50+ Afghans in Kabul

Over 50 people have been martyred in a bomb explosion outside a school in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

The blast occurred in the Shia majority neighborhood of Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul, on Saturday.

While the Taliban denied involvement in the act of terror, President Ashraf Ghani blamed the militant group for the explosion.

Kabul is on high alert as the United States has begun to pull out its troops from the country.

Washington kicked off the final stage of the withdrawal last week. Military officials have suggested the process could be completed by as early as July 4.

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