China says 15 killed in ‘terrorist attack’

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(Digital Journal) Fifteen people have been killed and 14 others wounded in a “terrorist attack” in China’s mostly Muslim Xinjiang region, the official Chinese news agency said Saturday.

A group of “terrorists” launched an attack on civilians Friday in Shache county, leaving four people dead and 14 wounded. Eleven “terrorists” were also shot dead during the violence, according to CCTV, China’s state broadcaster.

Chinese state news agency Xinhua confirmed the death toll, citing a statement from local authorities.

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