Afghanistan: Helmand Governor Targeted in Mine Blast

Mohammad Gulab Mangal, governor of Helmand province, was the target in a mine blast today while he was on his way to the funeral of President Hamid Karzai´s half-brother.

Two mines exploded in Kandahar´s Maivand district and injured two soldiers. The governor was not hurt in the attack, according to his office.

The president´s half-brother Ahmed Wali Karzai was killed yesterday at his house.