［カブール ２２日 ロイター］ - アフガニスタンの反政府武装勢力タリバンが２２日、首都カブールの議会を襲撃した。議員らは全員無事だったものの、女性１人が死亡、市民約３０人が負傷した。
カブール警察の広報官は、タリバンの戦闘員が議会のゲート前で、爆弾を積んだ車両を爆破させたと説明。議会の建物の中にいた兵士は、侵入を試みた武装集団を射殺したと話した。その後、治安部隊と銃撃戦となったが、武装集団は全員殺害されたという。
議会では新たな国防相を承認するための手続きが行われていた。警察は武装集団が議会に近付いた経緯を調べるとしている。
タリバンがアフガニスタン議会を襲撃
APTOPIX Afghanistan(01 of14)
In this photo taken by Dr. Naqibullah Faiq, an Afghan member of parliament, lawmakers leave the main hall after a suicide attack in front of the main gate of Parliament, during clashes with Taliban fighters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (Dr. Naqibullah Faiq via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(02 of14)
In this photo taken by Dr. Naqibullah Faiq, an Afghan member of parliament, lawmakers leave the main hall after a suicide attack in front of the main gate of Parliament, during clashes with Taliban fighters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (Dr. Naqibullah Faiq via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(03 of14)
In this photo taken by Dr. Naqibullah Faiq, an Afghan member of parliament, lawmakers leave the main hall after a suicide attack in front of the main gate of Parliament, during clashes with Taliban fighters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (Dr. Naqibullah Faiq via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(04 of14)
Afghan security forces stand guard near the dead body of a Taliban attacker after clashes in front of the Parliament, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(05 of14)
Afghan security forces inspect at the site of a suicide attack during clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(06 of14)
Fire and smokes rise at the site of a suicide attack during clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(07 of14)
Smoke rises at the site of a suicide attack during clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Afghanistan(08 of14)
Afghan security forces inspect the site of a suicide attack after clashes with Taliban fighters in front of the Parliament, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, June 22, 2015. The Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament Monday, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister, police and witnesses said. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(09 of14)
Afghan security personnel stand at the scene of a suicide attack by Taliban militants on the Afghan parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015.Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / Wakil Kohsar (Photo credit should read WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WAKIL KOHSAR via Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(10 of14)
Afghan firefighters work to put out a fire at the site of a suicide an attack on the Afghan parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015. Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / Wakil Kohsar (Photo credit should read WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WAKIL KOHSAR via Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(11 of14)
An Afghan security official holds his weapon ready as he walks next to the site of a suicide attack on the Afghan parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015. Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / Wakil Kohsar (Photo credit should read WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WAKIL KOHSAR via Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(12 of14)
Smoke and flames rise from burning vehicles at the site of an attack in front of the Afghan Parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015. Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / SHAH Marai (Photo credit should read SHAH MARAI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SHAH MARAI via Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(13 of14)
An Afghan security personnel runs at the site of an attack in front of Parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015. Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / SHAH Marai (Photo credit should read SHAH MARAI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SHAH MARAI via Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN-UNREST-PARLIAMENT(14 of14)
An Afghan security official runs at the site of an attack in front of Parliament building in Kabul on June 22, 2015. Taliban militants attacked the Afghan parliament on June 22, with gunfire and explosions rocking the building, sending lawmakers running for cover in chaotic scenes relayed live on television.The insurgents tried to storm the complex after triggering a car bomb but were repelled and have taken position in a partially-constructed building nearby, officials said about the ongoing attack. All MPs were safely evacuated after the attack, which came as the Afghan president\'s nominee for the crucial post of defence minister was to be introduced in parliament. AFP PHOTO / SHAH Marai (Photo credit should read SHAH MARAI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SHAH MARAI via Getty Images)