How 5 explosions ripped through Afghanistan mosques in 24 hours; IS claims role
Published on Apr 21, 2022 10:08 pm IST
- Separate explosions at northern Afghanistan cities of Mazar-E-Sharif and Kunduz have killed at least 50 people and left several injured. An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif killed at least 20 people. A separate blast caused at least 11 more casualties in Kunduz. Two more blasts took place in Kabul and Nangarhar. While in Kabul, school children were among injured, 4 Taliban fighters were killed in Nangarhar. Islamic State has taken responsibility for the attack in Mazar-E-Sharif. The Shiite community, a religious minority in Afghanistan, is frequently targeted by Sunni militant groups, including Islamic State. Watch this video for more details.
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