2021 Kandahar bombing
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| 2021 Kandahar bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of 2021 Afghanistan attacks and Islamic State–Taliban conflict | |
| Location | Imam Bargah Mosque, Kandahar, Afghanistan |
| Target | Shia worshippers |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 65 |
| Injured | 70+ |
| Perpetrators | IS-KP |
On 15 October 2021, a suicide bombing occurred at the Imam Bargah mosque,[1] a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar, Afghanistan, killing at least 65 people and wounding more than 70 others.[2][3] The Islamic State – Khorasan Province claimed responsibility for the attack according to a statement released by the group's media wing, Amaq.[4] It came a week after a bombing claimed by the Islamic State – Khorasan Province at a Shia mosque in Kunduz killed at least 50 people.[5][6] Following the attack, the Taliban promised to provide security at Shia mosques.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Jones, Harrison (15 October 2021). "Four suicide bombers kill and injure dozens of people in Kandahar mosque blasts". Metro. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ Mehrdad, Ezzatullah (15 October 2021). "Suicide bombers hit Shiite mosque in Afghanistan killing dozens — the second such attack in a week". The Washington Post. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Islamic State Bombing Kills at Least 65 People in Southern Afghanistan". Washington post. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Popalzai, Ehsan; Salem, Mostafa (15 October 2021). "More than 30 killed as suicide attack rocks mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar". CNN. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Peshimam, Gibran (16 October 2021). "Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar causes heavy casualties". Reuters. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Mehta, Amar (16 October 2021). "Afghanistan: At least 35 killed in suicide bombing during prayers at Kandahar mosque". Sky News. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Mackenzie, James (16 October 2021). "Taliban pledge to step up security as Shi'ite victims buried in Afghanistan". Reuters. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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