A suicide car bomber killed one person and wounded at least 11 others in central Kabul on January 1.
Afghan police said the explosion -- apparently targetting the Le Jardin restaurant -- caused a building to be engulfed in flames.
In addition to the bystander killed in the incident, the suicide bomber also died.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter that the extremist group was responsible for the attack.
The Afghan-owned restaurant, which is popular with foreigners, is in a district containing many foreign embassies, government buildings, and restaurants.
Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said the explosion occurred in the Qala-e-Fathullah neighborhood.
Local media reported that one suspect -- allegedly wearing a security forces uniform -- has been arrested.
The attack comes one day after Afghan officials announced four-way talks will be held in Pakistan on January 11 in an effort to resume peace negotiations with the Taliban.
Editors' Picks
Top Trending
1
Detained Russian Hockey Star Fedotov Reportedly Hospitalized
2Ukrainian Refugees In Russia 'Losing Hope' Of Receiving Putin’s Promised Payment
3Ukraine Withdraws From Lysychansk While Zelenskiy Vows To Regain Lost Territory
4Odesa Prepares Its Labyrinth Of Catacombs As Shelters Against Russian Attack
5Interview: Why It's Difficult To Measure Progress In The Ukraine War
6Russians Hoping To Travel To Ukraine Will Need Visa As Of July 1
7Parents of Russian Conscripts Fear Their Sons Will Be Pressured Into Joining The War In Ukraine
8After Protests, Uzbek President Backs Down On Proposed Changes To Karakalpakstan's Status In Constitution
9Russian Journalist Accused Of Discrediting Army Sent To Psychiatric Hospital
10Danish Police Says Gunman Killed Three In Shopping Mall, Likely Not Terror-Related
Subscribe
