At least 22 people were killed and 45 others injured due to two explosions near the Afghan parliament in Kabul. According to AFP, the Taliban immediately claimed responsibility for the blasts. An eyewitness, identified as Zabi, stated, "The first explosion occurred outside the parliament, killing and injuring several innocent workers." He added, "The second bomb was planted in a vehicle parked by the roadside, and when it exploded, I was thrown back." The Afghan Ministry of Interior reported that at least 22 people were killed and 45 others injured, most of whom were civilians, including employees of the Afghan parliament. On Tuesday, a suicide bombing in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, resulted in nearly 70 people being transferred to the hospital. The explosions occurred near the offices of Afghan parliament representatives. Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, stated that the blasts targeted a vehicle belonging to the Afghan intelligence service. On Tuesday, another suicide bombing in Lashkar Gah killed seven police officers. So far, efforts for peace have yielded no results with the Taliban, and the country is simultaneously battling the Taliban and local loyalists of ISIS. In this context, warnings from Russia, China, and Pakistan regarding the influence of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan have surfaced on the anniversary of the attack on Kunduz; the Taliban has once again "attacked" this city.
Two Explosions Near Afghanistan Parliament Leave Dozens Dead and Injured
Two explosions near the Afghan parliament resulted in at least 22 deaths and 45 injuries, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. The attacks highlight ongoing violence in Afghanistan amidst failed peace efforts and the rising influence of ISIS.
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📰 What Happened
Two explosions occurred near the Afghan parliament in Kabul, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 45 injuries, with the Taliban claiming responsibility for the attacks. The blasts targeted a vehicle associated with the Afghan intelligence service.
- The first explosion was outside the parliament, followed by a second blast from a roadside vehicle.
- This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence in Afghanistan, including recent suicide bombings.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced ongoing conflict since the U.S. withdrawal, with the Taliban struggling to maintain control amid rising violence from ISIS and other factions.
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