Blast kills 26 at Afghan election rally, aide says president unhurt

UPDATE: Death toll from blast at Afghan election rally north of Kabul rises to 26

Reuters, Mushtaq Yusufzai and Ahmed Mengli

Ghani had been due to address the rally in Charikar, capital of Parwan province, north of Kabul, when the suspected militant attack occurred, a health official told Reuters. The Taliban claimed responsibility for both attacks. NBC News could not confirm the claim and the Taliban often exaggerates claims in the wake of attacks.

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