At least 22 people have now been reported killed in a siege by gunmen at Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel, the health ministry says.
The attack ended more then 12 hours after gunmen in army uniforms entered the hotel around 21:00 local time (16:30 GMT) on Saturday.
The Taliban said their fighters were behind the attack.
Sources told national news channel, Tolo News, that the death toll could be as high as 43.
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Some 160 people were rescued after Afghan troops fought through Saturday night to regain control of the building.
The gunmen – armed with rocket-propelled grenades as well as smaller weapons – took many of the guests hostage.
