Spanish Embassy

Spaniards among six killed in Kabul diplomatic quarter siege

Multiple blasts and gunfire rocked the high-security zone after the brazen raid began yesterday, just hours after President Ashraf Ghani voiced optimism that a peace process with the Taliban would resume within weeks.

Dec 12, 2015, 14:37 PM IST

Four Afghan police, one Spaniard killed in Kabul siege

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the target was a foreign guest house.

Dec 12, 2015, 09:46 AM IST

Afghan forces end siege near Spanish embassy in Kabul

Attackers blew up a car bomb late on Friday afternoon before at least three gunmen entered a compound and battled security forces for hours.

Dec 12, 2015, 09:35 AM IST

Spanish police officer hurt in Kabul car bomb attack; PM says embassy not targeted

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy told reporters tonight that the attack happened near the Spanish Embassy.

Dec 12, 2015, 00:09 AM IST