British Council Worker Killed During Taliban Attack In Kabul

A Briton working for the British Council was among the 14 people killed during a Taliban attack on a guesthouse in Kabul Wednesday night.
At least nine foreigners died when gunmen stormed the restaurant of the Park Palace hotel in the Afghan capital; the hotel was hosting a party for foreigners.
Authorities said the victims were killed during a lengthy siege that ended on Thursday.
The UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond said, “I can confirm that a dual British-Afghan national, who was working for the British Council, died in the attack. His family has been informed."
The Taliban has admitted responsibility for the attack, with the group’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, telling the media via email that they targeted the hotel because foreigners were there.