Afghan MP among 20 dead in blast

Afghans in some parts of northern Afghanistan,which is relatively peaceful compared to volatile southern and eastern parts of the country,held ceremonies early in the morning.

Civilians bear the brunt of the violence in Afghanistan,which is at its worst since the Islamist Taliban government was toppled by US-Afghan MP among 20 dead in blastled Afghan forces in 2001.

Taliban insurgents fighting against President Hamid Karzai’s Western-backed government have carried out dozens of suicide attacks this year.