Afghan officials say 12 civilians, including seven women, have been killed in a roadside bombing in eastern Afghanistan.
The attack took place on May 31 in the Giro district of Ghazni Province.
District Governor Abdullah Khairkhwah said the victims were travelling after a wedding ceremony when their vehicle hit the bomb.
Two other civilians were also wounded in the explosion.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.
Roadside bombs -- commonly used by Taliban militants -- are a major threat to both Afghan security forces and civilians across the country.
The attack took place on May 31 in the Giro district of Ghazni Province.
District Governor Abdullah Khairkhwah said the victims were travelling after a wedding ceremony when their vehicle hit the bomb.
Two other civilians were also wounded in the explosion.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.
Roadside bombs -- commonly used by Taliban militants -- are a major threat to both Afghan security forces and civilians across the country.
