At least 62 killed in blast at Afghanistan mosque

At least 62 people have been killed following a blast inside an Afghan mosque during prayers, officials have said, a day after the United Nations said violence in the country had reached "unacceptable" levels.

A Taliban spokesman called the attack a "major crime", apparently denying responsibility and blaming it on the Islamic State group or government forces.Witnesses said the roof of the mosque had fallen through after the "loud" explosion, the nature of which was not immediately clear.The blast came after the UN released a new report yesterday saying an "unprecedented" number of civilians were killed or wounded in Afghanistan from July to September.

It also noted the absurdity of the ever-increasing price paid by civilians given the widespread belief that the war in Afghanistan cannot be won by either side. The figures - 1,174 deaths and 3,139 injured from 1 July until 30 September - represent a 42% increase compared to the same period last year.

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