ISLAMABAD — Police in the Afghan capital say a suicide bomber carried out an attack Monday, killing at least six people and injuring 13 others.
The blast took place in the southwestern Qala Bakhtiar neighborhood in Kabul, said Khalid Zadran, spokesman for the Kabul police chief.
The dead included one woman, he said, while 13 people were wounded, all of them civilians who were taken to a hospital for treatment.
A police investigation is underway. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing.
The Islamic State group’s affiliate, a major rival of the ruling Taliban, has carried out previous attacks on schools, hospitals, mosques and Shiite areas throughout the country.
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 during the chaotic departure of U.S. and NATO troops after 20 years. Despite initial promises of a more moderate stance, the Taliban gradually reimposed a harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Shariah, as they did during their previous rule of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul has left at least six people dead and 13 others injured, according to officials. The attack took place near a busy market in the city, where many people were out shopping and going about their daily routines.
The bombing is the latest in a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan, where violence has been on the rise in recent months. The country is currently facing a surge in violence as the Taliban continues to launch attacks against government forces and civilians.
The suicide bombing in Kabul is a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing Afghanistan. The attack targeted innocent civilians going about their daily lives, causing death and destruction in its wake.
The Afghan government has condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act of terrorism. President Ashraf Ghani has vowed to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the safety and security of all Afghan citizens.
The international community has also condemned the attack, with the United Nations expressing its solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and calling for an end to the violence in the country.
The suicide bombing in Kabul serves as a tragic reminder of the toll that conflict and violence take on innocent civilians. It highlights the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and for all parties to work towards a lasting peace.
As the people of Afghanistan mourn the loss of their loved ones and recover from the injuries sustained in the attack, it is crucial that the international community continues to support efforts to bring about peace and stability in the country. Only through dialogue and cooperation can Afghanistan hope to build a better future for its citizens and put an end to the cycle of violence that has plagued the country for far too long.
