The United Arab Emirates announced that five of its diplomats were killed in a bombing on Tuesday in Kandahar. According to the Associated Press, the UAE raised its flags at half-mast on Wednesday, January 22, and declared three days of national mourning. On Tuesday, a bomb exploded in the house of the Kandahar governor, killing 11 people. Hayoun Aziz, the governor of Kandahar, and Jumaa Mohammed Abdullah Al-Kaabi, the UAE ambassador, were among the 18 injured in this bombing. Two members of parliament, the deputy governor of Kandahar, and an Afghan diplomat in Washington were among the Afghan casualties in this explosion. The Taliban stated that the bombing at the Kandahar governor's house was not carried out by their group. The UAE, along with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, were the only countries that recognized the Taliban before the September 11 attacks. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, said after the explosion that these actions will not disrupt the UAE's humanitarian efforts. General Abdul Razzaq, the police chief of Kandahar, stated that the bomb was likely placed in a sofa in the governor's house. He indicated that due to construction work, someone might have infiltrated the house and planted the bomb. The Kandahar police chief expressed that he cannot yet determine who is responsible for this explosion. Hours before the Kandahar explosion, the Taliban claimed responsibility for twin bombings near the Afghan parliament in Kabul, which left 38 dead.
Five UAE Diplomats Killed in Afghanistan; Ambassador Injured
Five UAE diplomats were killed in a bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which also injured the UAE ambassador. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack, raising concerns about security and diplomatic relations in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Five UAE diplomats were killed in a bombing at the Kandahar governor's house, which also injured the UAE ambassador and several others. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack, raising questions about security in the region.
- The bombing resulted in a total of 11 deaths and 18 injuries.
- The UAE has declared three days of national mourning following the attack.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The UAE has historically engaged with Afghanistan, including recognizing the Taliban prior to 9/11. The current situation reflects the fragile security landscape in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover.
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