Suicide Bombing at Afghan Shia Mosque... "At Least 33 Dead"

On the 8th, a suicide bombing occurred at a Shia mosque in Kunduz city, northern Afghanistan, resulting in over 100 casualties. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] 15th(localtime) A suicide bombing targeting a Shia mosque (Islamic temple) occurred in Afghanistan, killing at least 33 people, according to major foreign news agencies.

In the afternoon, a series of explosions took place during prayers at the Shia Imam Bargah Mosque in Kandahar, the capital of southern Kandahar province. Foreign media reported that many worshippers had gathered at the mosque as it was Friday, an important day of worship for Muslims.

Foreign media reported that 33 people died and 73 were injured in the explosion. A doctor at the local Mirwais hospital told AFP news agency, "So far, 32 bodies and 53 injured have been transported."

Witnesses said the explosion was caused by a suicide bombing. One witness told AP news agency, "Four suicide bombers attacked the mosque," adding that two detonated explosives at the security entrance, allowing the other two suicide bombers to enter inside.

A local Taliban official also confirmed to AFP news agency that the explosion was caused by suicide bombers. Kari Sayyed Hosti, spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Interior, expressed sadness on Twitter over the many compatriots killed or injured in the explosion at the Kandahar Shia mosque, stating, "Special forces have arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the incident."

Earlier, on the 8th, a suicide bombing also occurred at a Shia mosque in Kunduz city in the north, resulting in over 100 casualties. After that attack, the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), the Afghan branch of the Sunni extremist group Islamic State (IS), claimed responsibility. No group has yet claimed responsibility for this recent attack.

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