Claimed by the Islamic State, it was the single deadliest attack on the press since the overthrow of Taliban rule in 2001. (Massoud Hossaini/AP)The twin bombings came just over a week after a massive suicide attack killed 55 people in the Afghan capital. Monday’s suicide bombings bore a marked resemblance to the earlier attack, which was also claimed by the Islamic State. Both the Taliban and Islamic State have often used the tactic of quick-succession bombings to increase the casualty toll. The Islamic State, however, has made targeting civilians a key part of its strategy.

Source: Washington Post April 30, 2018 05:14 UTC