Afghanistan: IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack that killed 5

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Islamic State group claimed blame Thursday for a horrific blast that killed five people the day before near the Foreign Ministry in Kabul.

The bombing was the second big thing to happen in Kabul in 2023, and it caught the attention of the whole world.

According to the extremist group, a “martyrdom-seeker” detonated his explosive vest as ministry personnel and guards exited the ministry’s main gate.

Afghanistan Officials Have Yet To Comment

The Taliban rulers did not immediately respond to the IS assertion. According to Kabul police chief spokesman Khalid Zadran, the blast killed five civilians and injured “several others” near the ministry.

IS’s news website, Aamaq, says the attack happened during a course for diplomats put on by the ministry.

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, radicals have increased their attacks. Taliban patrols and members of the country’s Shiite minority have been targeted.

More Than 40 People Injured

After the attack on Wednesday, more than 40 people who were hurt were taken by a humanitarian group called Emergency NGO to a surgical clinic in Kabul. At the time, Stefano Sozza, in charge of the emergency, said that more people would die.

The United Nations and several governments condemned the attack. A Wednesday statement said Pakistan stands with Afghans in their fight against extremists.

Following reports that a visiting group was scheduled at the ministry, China announced Thursday that none of its citizens were killed or injured in the attack in Afghanistan.

“We hope Afghanistan will take strong efforts to successfully protect the safety of all sides’ individuals in Afghanistan, including those from China,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.

SOURCE – (AP)