Taliban attack Afghan parliament in Kabul

Taliban claims responsibility for suicide attack on parliament, with a series of explosions hitting the building in the capital

22 June 2015, 8:50am

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The Afghan parliament in Kabul was hit by at least six explosions

Suicide bombers have attacked the Afghan parliament in Kabul.

Police are trying to evacuate the parliament which is still under attack.

Local news organisations reported that at least six explosions were heard in the vicinity of the parliament and cars were burning outside the building.

The incident happened as new Defence Minister Massoom Stanekzai was being introduced to MPs, who need to endorse him.

The Taliban have claimed the attack. Local media report another explosion in the Dahmazang area of Kabul city.

Television was broadcasting live from the building when the explosion struck and MPs were seen leaving the building.