Afghan officials say that at least 13 security forces have been killed in two attacks attributed to the Taliban in Herat and Paktia provinces. According to Shakarullah Shakir, the governor of the Shindad area in western Herat province, 10 police forces were killed and four others were injured in a prolonged clash between police forces and militants in this area. This local official added that an unknown number of militants were also killed in this attack. Although no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far, Mr. Shakir has attributed it to the Taliban. Additionally, it has been reported that in the early hours of Friday, several police stations in eastern Paktia province were attacked by militants believed to be affiliated with the Taliban. In this regard, Gul Agha Rohani, the police chief of Paktia, confirmed that three police forces were killed during this attack. Regarding this attack, Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, stated in a text message sent to the media that the Taliban group claims responsibility for this attack. These attacks come just one day after the United Nations announced that in the first three months of this year, 700 civilians were killed and 1,500 were injured in Afghanistan. Ingrid Hayden, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, stated that 'Afghan civilians are caught in conflict despite the possibility of preventing this issue, and this situation must be stopped immediately.'
At least 13 killed in two attacks attributed to the Taliban in Afghanistan
At least 13 Afghan security forces were killed in two Taliban attacks in Herat and Paktia provinces. The attacks highlight the ongoing violence in Afghanistan, particularly against security personnel, amid rising civilian casualties reported by the UN. This situation underscores the challenges facing Afghanistan's security forces and the need for urgent international attention.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
At least 13 Afghan security forces were killed in two separate attacks attributed to the Taliban in Herat and Paktia provinces. The attacks underscore the ongoing violence in Afghanistan, particularly against security personnel.
- 10 police forces were killed in Herat, and 3 in Paktia.
- The UN reported 700 civilian deaths and 1,500 injuries in the first three months of the year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced ongoing conflict since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, leading to increased violence and humanitarian crises. The UN has been monitoring civilian casualties amid these conflicts.
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