Afghanistan: 11 civilians killed in shooting by armed men in Herat city

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Eleven civilians were killed and eight wounded in a shooting at a recreation site near Sayed Mohammad Agha Shia shrine in Herat, Afghanistan on Friday. Unidentified armed men on motorcycles carried out the targeted attack. The shrine is a popular picnic destination for Herat residents. One suspect was arrested. No militant group has claimed responsibility. The death toll increased from an initial seven reported by Afghanistan's Interior Ministry.

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