Several people killed in attack in Afghanistan

13/9/2024 6:21

        Several people were killed and
        others injured in an attack by unknown armed individuals in
        Afghanistan on Thursday, the country's Interior Ministry
        spokesman said, the first attack on civilians in Daykundi
        province since the Taliban took power.
        
        The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, the
        group said on Thursday on its Telegram channel. It did not
        immediately provide any evidence for its assertion.
        
        Most of the residents of Daykundi province are Shia
        Muslims, and it was considered one of the safest provinces.
        
        Islamic State-Khurasan, a local affiliate of the Middle
        East-based Islamic State, has waged an insurgency against the
        Taliban, who they see as their enemies.
        
        Taliban authorities say they have mostly crushed the
        group, even as it continues to carry out attacks in Afghanistan.