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Four people, including a provincial official, have been killed and dozens more wounded in a twin bombing claimed by the Taliban in southern Afghanistan.
The government said Mohammad Khan Nasrat, the economic director of Helmand, was among those killed in the attack at the stadium where about 1,000 people had gathered.
Helmand provincial Governor Mohammad Yasin Khan was knocked over but suffered only minor injuries, a spokesman said.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility on Twitter for the explosions.
The Taliban control much of the province and frequently target government officials and the security forces.
The attack is one of several to have occurred during Afghanistan's multiday celebrations to mark its traditional new year.
Explosions in Kabul on March 21 killed six people and wounded 23 others. Islamic State claimed responsibility for that attack in the Afghan capital.
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