Dozens dead in suicide attacks on government offices in Kabul

A double suicide attack hit a government office in the north of the Afghan capital on Wednesday and left many people dead, a policeman at the site said.

According to reports, gunmen have attacked the Afghan Justice Ministry and another building in Kabul, causing multiple casualties.

Justice Ministry official Mohammad Ali says at least five gunmen attacked the ministry in center of the Afghan capital. Some of the gunmen are still holed up in the building.

Police officer Mohammad Salem says another suicide bomber attacked police at another location. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.