{
  "id": 1851328,
  "title": "A grenade blast near a school complex in the Afghan capital wounds at least 42 children, the UN says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/a-grenade-blast-near-a-school-complex-in-the-afghan-capital-wounds-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:48:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/a-grenade-blast-near-a-school-complex-in-the-afghan-capital-wounds-at-least-42-children-the-un-says-1.500644541"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KABUL, Afghanistan - An explosion near a school complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul inflicted at least 42 injuries on children, according to the United Nations. The UN political mission in Afghanistan confirmed the wounds, specifying the victims' ages range from 9 to 14 years old, as reported by UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Initially, Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran stated that a number of children were hurt by a hand grenade on Monday, and an investigation was underway, though no further details were provided. The UN mission, known as UNAMA, urged an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Richard Bennett, the UN's independent investigator for Afghanistan, condemned the \"heinous attack harming numerous children near a school.\" Afghan media reported that approximately 50 children were injured in the blast, which took place in an area predominantly inhabited by the Hazara ethnic minority, comprising around 9% of Afghanistan's population and often subjected to attacks and persecution. A military helicopter released flowers during a parade by Afghan athletes commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power in Kabul on August 15, 2026.",
  "summary": "Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}