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Kabul election HQ siege 'ends as attackers shot dead'

The siege Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission headquarters in Kabul has ended after all the insurgents were shot dead, security sources told NBC News. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

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Blast and gunfire heard at Kabul Election Commission

Heavy security has been sent to the Independent Election Commission headquarters in Kabul as gunfire and blasts were reported around the building compound.

Read more: Afghan election commission 'under heavy rocket fire'

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