Afghan blast kills six civilians: Official

The incident in Tani district,a troubled region in Khost province,is the latest in a string of Taliban-related violence taking its toll on Afghan civilians — about 2,000 of whom are killed each year,the United Nations has said.

“According to initial information from the area six people,all civilians,have been killed and four others injured,” he said.

Amir Padshah Rahmatzai Mangal,the provincial public health director,said the number of dead could rise. He said one man with shrapnel injuries had been admitted to his hospital.

“We have heard up to 12 people have died. We’re trying to confirm the number,” he said,citing local residents.