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The February 2010 Kabul attack on 26 February 2010 was a combined suicide bombing and shooting attack. A car bomb levelled the Arya Guesthouse, also known as the Hamid Guesthouse,〔 〕 popular with Indian doctors. Two armed attackers then entered the nearby Park Residence, housing other foreigners. One detonated a suicide bomb, and the other was shot dead. The Safi Landmark Hotel nearby was badly damaged by the blasts.〔 〕 At least 18 people were killed and 36 more were injured.〔(Indian Express: ‘I looked at the gate, it was gone’ ), The Indian Express, 2010-02-27〕〔(Shellshocked )〕 According to initial intelligence reports, the attack was directed against Indian presence in Afghanistan and was carried out by Pakistan-based militants.〔(Kabul blames Pakistani militants for attack on Indians )〕 ==Background== In early 2010, U.S. and British forces launched a major military campaign in Marjah during which the Taliban suffered a series of setbacks.〔 In February 2010, India and Pakistan started peace talks for the first time since 2008 Mumbai attacks. The Taliban has strongly opposed Indian presence in Afghanistan, especially because India has extensively helped Northern Alliance forces in the past.〔(Taliban attacks in Kabul; insurgents not crippled ), USA Today, 2010-02-26〕 Pakistan, an arch-rival of India, is also against the increasing Indian influence in Afghanistan and Pakistani intelligence agencies continue to maintain deep ties with the Taliban.〔 India has contributed more than $2 billion for reconstruction in Afghanistan and has close ties with president Hamid Karzai who was educated in India.〔 Most of Indian aid goes into building roads, electrical power plants and providing health care.〔(Early Morning Explosions Kill 17 in Afghan Capital ), Voice of America, 2010-02-26〕 American intelligence believe that a previous attack on Indian embassy in Kabul was supported by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「February 2010 Kabul attack」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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