Afghan security personnel stand guard at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province
Although the IS continues to carry out attacks in Afghanistan, the Taliban claimed to have largely destroyed the group.
At least 14 people were killed and six wounded in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan on Thursday night, a Taliban spokesperson said Friday without giving further details.
“While we share our deep sorrow with the innocent victims of the incident, we are also making serious efforts to search for the corrupt perpetrators of this act and bring them to justice,” spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement.
What is known about the attack
As per Tolonews, an Afghan news channel, the incident happened on the border between Daikundi and Ghur, two central provinces. It was regarded as one of the safest provinces, with Shia Muslims making up the majority of the population.
According to Tolonews, the victims had assembled to welcome pilgrims coming back from Karbala in Iraq. About three weeks ago, local Shiites traveled there for the significant religious celebration of Arbain.
