Taliban Attack Kabul Inter-continental Hotel

Hotel inter-continental Kabul was attacked by the Taliban. (AP)

VIVAnews – Seven members of the Taliban attacked the Hotel inter-continental in Kabul. As reported by CNN, attacks which started on Tuesday night and continued until Wednesday morning, ended with the death of 7 members of the Taliban, 2 personnel security, and 11 other people.

"We are still searching for victims at the hotel. The number of deaths is estimated to be increasing, "said the head of criminal investigation, Mohammad Zahir, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Zahir added, in addition to those killed, 12 others wounded and injured as a result of the incident.

As a result of incidents of assault, the topmost floor hotel hotel on fire. But within hours, the fire managed to put out though-still surrounded the ruins of the hotel. Afghan Interior Minister confirms, Bismullah Khan is the current situation was safe.

Journalist for The Daily who was in Kabul, Erin Cunningham, said the members of the Taliban to penetrate the security of the hotel. One of them then threw explosives on the second floor. Not only that, they sweep home the high officials of Afghanistan from the hotel.

"A rocket Grenade was launched from the roof of the hotel to House Vice President. Moments later, three explosions rocked by the hotel at once. A moment's notice, the United States was already on the scene, "said Cunningham.

Zahir said, at 04.00 a.m. local time, the police believe the attackers Kabul all are composed of members of the Taliban had been killed. "But there was one assailant who is still alive. He hid and conducted until at 06.20, "as the star.

Via email, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, said one of the suicide attacker had entered the hotel, killing security guard at the entrance. "One of them – who committed suicide – call us. He said that they were in the lobby. The guests then chased into their room and destroy the door the room, "said Mujahid.

Meanwhile, US officials said there was no indication of any military personnel or US diplomatic officials were inside the hotel are under attack. Previously, the hotel is scheduled to hold a press conference to discuss the transition plan of the international security forces to the Afghan troops, as announced President Obama last week.

Foreign Ministry spokesman AS saying, AS Victoria Nulland condemns Taliban attacks Hotel inter-continental. "Once again, this shows indifference to human life over terrorist," said he. Hotel inter-continental is one of the most popular hotels in the eyes of the international guests in Kabul.

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