Afghan officials say an Iraqi Kurd, arrested in Kabul for possessing explosives, has connections with extremist Islamic groups in Pakistan. Afghan security sources indicate that this man, identified as Akram Tofiq Horami, has clear ties to Taliban leaders and some extremist Islamic groups in Pakistan. Mr. Horami was found hiding 10 kilograms of explosives under his vest near the home of Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Qasim Fahim on Friday. An Afghan security official stated that Mr. Horami apparently intended to detonate the explosives near Mohammad Qasim Fahim's residence. A government spokesperson, speaking to reporters about the arrest, said this incident clearly shows that enemies of peace have resources, expertise, and networks to carry out such operations.
Arrest of an Iraqi in Afghanistan - 2002-11-23
An Iraqi Kurd named Akram Tofiq Horami was arrested in Kabul for possessing explosives and is linked to extremist groups in Pakistan. He allegedly planned to detonate explosives near the home of Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Qasim Fahim. This incident highlights ongoing security threats in Afghanistan.
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📰 What Happened
Afghan officials arrested Iraqi Kurd Akram Tofiq Horami for explosives linked to extremist groups.
- Afghan officials arrest Akram Tofiq Horami
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in Afghanistan.
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