Several explosions in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan, on Saturday, April 29, resulted in the deaths and injuries of over a hundred people. According to Radio Free Europe’s Afghanistan section, in a suicide attack on Saturday morning, a motorcycle filled with explosives detonated near a bank in Jalalabad. As reported by Radio Free Europe, so far 33 people have been killed and over a hundred injured, with casualty numbers expected to rise. In this context, Fazl Ahmad Shirzad, the police chief of Nangarhar province, stated that government employees were at the bank to collect their salaries at the time of the explosion. The police chief also mentioned that prior to this explosion, another blast occurred at a shrine that did not result in casualties, and police managed to defuse explosives at another location, preventing a third explosion. Following these incidents, Zabihullah Mujahid, who claims to be a spokesperson for the Taliban, condemned the explosions for causing civilian casualties and denied the group's involvement. Meanwhile, according to Radio Free Europe, Shahidullah Shahid, who claims to be a spokesperson for ISIS, has claimed responsibility for these explosions. Additionally, ISNA news agency reported another explosion a few hours after these deadly blasts in Jalalabad. According to ISNA, the explosion of a magnetic bomb attached to a civilian vehicle in Jalalabad resulted in one death and two injuries. Previously, a suicide attack on Friday, April 21, against a convoy of foreign forces in Nangarhar province resulted in at least three deaths. In this regard, the Associated Press reported that during this attack, which occurred near a U.S. military base around Jalalabad airport, at least three civilians were killed and four others injured. After this suicide attack, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident. This attack occurred after armed individuals attacked a court in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan the day before, resulting in at least 10 deaths and dozens of injuries.
Over a Hundred Killed and Wounded in Nangarhar Province Explosion in Afghanistan
A series of explosions in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, have resulted in over a hundred casualties, with conflicting claims of responsibility from the Taliban and ISIS. The attacks highlight ongoing violence in the region, particularly affecting civilians, and raise concerns about security in Afghanistan.
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📰 What Happened
A series of explosions in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, resulted in over a hundred casualties, including deaths and injuries. The attacks were attributed to ISIS, while the Taliban condemned them and denied involvement.
- Over 33 people were killed and more than a hundred injured in the explosions.
- Conflicting claims of responsibility exist between the Taliban and ISIS.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced ongoing violence and instability since the Taliban regained control in 2021, with various militant groups vying for power.
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