Explosions have hit Afghanistan's capital for two consecutive days, killing at least 10 people.
A bomb planted in a pushcart went off in Kabul on Friday, leaving eight people dead and 18 wounded.
Another blast occurred on Saturday in a neighborhood which is home to many Shia Muslim Hazaras. The Taliban, who took over control of Afghanistan last August, said the roadside explosion killed at least two people and wounded 22.
Reports from news outlets, including Reuters, say the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for both attacks. The group frequently targets Shias.
It has been almost one year since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan. But the country's security situation remains volatile due to a series of terrorist acts by Islamic State members.
A bomb planted in a pushcart went off in Kabul on Friday, leaving eight people dead and 18 wounded.
Another blast occurred on Saturday in a neighborhood which is home to many Shia Muslim Hazaras. The Taliban, who took over control of Afghanistan last August, said the roadside explosion killed at least two people and wounded 22.
Reports from news outlets, including Reuters, say the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for both attacks. The group frequently targets Shias.
It has been almost one year since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan. But the country's security situation remains volatile due to a series of terrorist acts by Islamic State members.
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Summary
Two consecutive days of explosions in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, resulted in at least 10 deaths and 30 injuries. A bomb on a pushcart exploded on Friday, killing eight and injuring 18. Another blast occurred Saturday in a Shia Muslim Hazara neighborhood, allegedly by Islamic State militants,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220808_01/
Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Created: 2022/08/08 09:07
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:28
Last Read: 2022/08/08 09:07