Attacks, some claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, have risen, mostly targeting police and security officials
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack in Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the militant group said on its Telegram channel on Wednesday.
Published : 26 May 2022, 04:54 AM
Updated : 26 May 2022, 04:54 AM
Three blasts tore through passenger vehicles in Mazar-i-Sharif on Wednesday, killing at least nine, a provincial commander spokesman said, as authorities confirmed another blast in Kabul, the Afghan capital.
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