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Pro-gov't leader shot dead in Afghanistan

Xinhua, May 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

A pro-government leader had been killed in an armed attack in Afghanistan's northern province of Kunduz, a local official said on Saturday.

"A group of armed militants on Friday evening laid an ambush near the house of Noor Mohammad Kakar in Qalay-i-Zal district, killing Noor on the spot," district Governor Mahbubullah Sayyedi told Xinhua.

The killed leader's son was also killed in the latest targeted attack against tribal leaders and influential figures, according to governor.

He blamed Taliban militant group for the attack.

The civilians considered to be supporting government, civilian government employees, religious leaders, tribal elders and people involved in peace and reconciliation efforts came under attack in targeted killings.

The Taliban has intensified attacks since they launched a yearly offensive in April.

About 600 civilians were killed and more than 1,340 others wounded in conflict-related violence and Taliban-led attacks in the first quarter of the year, according to UN mission in the country. Enditem