"UNAMA condemns this morning's attack in a crowded bazaar in
Nangarhar province which killed and wounded scores of civilians,
among them some children," the United Nations Assistance Mission
in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on its Twitter account.
"Continuing attacks targeting civilians across Afghanistan must
cease immediately."
Quriashi Badloun, the Taliban administration's head of media and
information for Nangarhar, confirmed a blast had taken place but
said the target wasn't clear.
"We confirm 10 injuries, we are not confirming deaths," Badloun
said.
Since taking power in August, the Taliban say they have
increased security in Afghanistan and removed the country from
militant threats, although international officials and analysts
say the risk of a resurgence in militancy remains.
The Islamic State militant group has claimed some attacks in
recent months.
Deadly blasts have taken place in the country each day since
Friday, including one at a Sikh temple in the capital Kabul,
sparking international concerns international concerns over a
recent spate of violence in Afghanistan.
(Reporting by Kabul Newsroom, Editing by William Maclean)
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