Afghanistan: Dozens killed in series of blasts in Kabul

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured in three back-to-back explosions which tore through a cemetery in Khair Khana area in the Afghan capital on Saturday afternoon.

The blasts occurred during a funeral which was being held for a protester, the son of Senator Mohammad Alam Izdyar, who was killed during demonstrations a day earlier, according to Afghan's TOLO news.

According to the Health Ministry, three explosions have ripped through a funeral in Kabul, killing at least 20 people and wounding 35.

Officials were not able to confirm the type of explosive as the security forces have cordoned off the cemetery area and have advised people to avoid the area.

Abdullah Abdullah, the chief executive of Afghanistan, was among those gathered for the funeral of the son of senior Afghan politician. He had a narrow escape.

Meanwhile, Taliban has denied its role in the Khair Khana bombing.

EA