Four suicide bombings rocked Kandahar city in Southern Afghanistan on Saturday.

Voice of America reports,  Afghan officials say suicide bombers targeted four different parts of the southern city of Kandahar, killing at least 30 people and wounding 46 others.  Authorities say they now have the situation under control.

A Twitter user travelling in Afghanistan has been tweeting the latest developments.

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   strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) Attacks tonight in Kandahar hit multiple targets: incl prison, opposite Continental Guesthouse, police HQ, and Indian Consulate office 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck
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   strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) There was also a rocket that seems to have hit the ANP Barracks in Kandahar City 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck
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   strickvl (Kandahar, Afghanistan) Phone lines were cut for a bit within the city, a curfew was imposed, and there was some sporadic gunfire (probably panicked guards) 13 Mar 2010 from TweetDeck

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Twitter users are concerned and are praying for the safety of people living in Afghanistan.

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   JuniorAli (Sugar Land, Texas) Breaking News inside of Afghanistan in the province of Kandahar 4 suicide bombings kill at least 35 and wounds 47 others pray for them 13 Mar 2010 from web
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   EricSutphin (Kabul, Afghanistan) Multiple bombs reported in #Kandahar with dozens killed. Sounds like a mess. #Taliban striking in advance of ISAF declared Kandahar ops?? 13 Mar 2010 from web

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