Islamic State militants claim responsibility for Save the Children attack
<p>Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan on a Save the Children office. </p>
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Jan 24, 2018, 10:49 PM
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Updated 2,547 days ago
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Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan on a Save the Children office.
Three employees of Save the Children were killed and at least 20 others were hurt in the nearly 10-hour standoff. The gunmen who stormed the complex were also killed.
Save the Children has temporarily suspended programs across Afghanistan.
The nonprofit is based in Fairfield.
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