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A Day of National Mourning and 10 Days of Gathering Ban Following Kabul Suicide Attack

Jan 29, 2026 January 29, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

A suicide attack in Kabul has resulted in 80 deaths and over 230 injuries, prompting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to declare a national day of mourning and impose a 10-day ban on public gatherings. The attack, claimed by ISIS, targeted peaceful protesters advocating for electricity access in the Hazara region, drawing widespread international condemnation.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Kabul suicide attack represents a significant escalation in violence against civilians and highlights the fragile security situation in Afghanistan.

👥 Key Players

Ashraf Ghani MENTIONED
President of Afghanistan
"As the leader of Afghanistan, his decisions and responses to security incidents significantly impact the country's stability and governance."
ISIS MENTIONED
Terrorist organization
"ISIS's activities in Afghanistan pose a major threat to security and contribute to ongoing violence and instability in the region."
Bahram Qasemi MENTIONED
Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry
"His statements reflect Iran's position on regional security issues and its stance on violence against civilians."

📰 What Happened

A suicide attack in Kabul claimed by ISIS killed 80 people and injured over 230, prompting President Ashraf Ghani to declare a national day of mourning and ban public gatherings for 10 days. The attack targeted peaceful protesters advocating for electricity access in the Hazara region.

  • The attack occurred during a peaceful rally of Hazara citizens.
  • International condemnation followed from various global leaders, including the U.S. and Russia.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran is concerned about the rise of ISIS and instability in neighboring Afghanistan, which can lead to spillover effects such as refugee flows and security threats.
🌍 Regional: The attack highlights ongoing sectarian tensions in Afghanistan, particularly against the Hazara community, and raises concerns about regional security dynamics.
🌐 International: The international community's response underscores the global condemnation of terrorism and the need for cooperative security measures in Afghanistan.

📚 Background

Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, with various groups vying for power, and the Hazara community has historically been marginalized and targeted by extremist groups.

Sectarian violence in Afghanistan The role of ISIS in the region
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents a factual account of the events and reactions, reflecting a broad international perspective on the attack.

Ashraf Ghani, the President of Afghanistan, declared a day of national mourning in response to the suicide attack on Saturday in Kabul, and the Afghan Ministry of Interior announced a ban on public gatherings for the next 10 days. The death toll from the suicide attack, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, has reached 80, with official sources also reporting an increase in the number of injured to 231. In reaction to this deadly attack, Ashraf Ghani announced a day of national mourning in Afghanistan and vowed to take revenge on those responsible. He also stated that he has asked the Attorney General to establish a special commission to investigate the incident. The suicide attack occurred while a significant number of Hazara citizens were holding a peaceful rally in the capital. This rally was part of protests in recent weeks aimed at benefiting the citizens of the Hazara-inhabited Bamiyan province from the project to transfer electricity from Turkmenistan to Pakistan through this province. However, following this suicide attack, the Afghan Ministry of Interior announced that all gatherings would be banned for the next 10 days in the country. The Kabul suicide attack has also drawn international reactions. In the United States, the White House stated that it condemns the attack in the 'strongest possible terms.' The White House spokesperson emphasized that what makes this 'shameful' attack even more 'abhorrent' is that it targeted people participating in a peaceful rally. The Kremlin, the Russian presidential office, also reported Vladimir Putin's condolences to the President and people of Afghanistan. The commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan also expressed condolences to the victims' families and condemned the attack strongly. In Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi stated that the killing of innocent people for any reason is condemned, and 'we strongly condemn this incident.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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