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Rocket attack in Afghan market kills four, injures over 40

20:38 16/11/2009

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Four people were killed and another 40 injured when militants fired three rockets into a crowded marketplace in central Afghanistan on Monday, local police said.

The attack occurred in the Kapisa province 70 km northwest of Kabul. Matyullah Safi said the rockets were Chinese-made.

The attack is believed to have been timed to coincide with a meeting between French soldiers and local elders taking place in the area.

The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan has said no foreign personnel were injured.

KABUL, November 16 (RIA Novosti)

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