22 April 2018 Kabul suicide bombing
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For the suicide bombing that occurred later the same month, see 30 April 2018 Kabul suicide bombings.
22 April 2018 Kabul suicide bombing | |
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Part of the War in Afghanistan | |
Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
Coordinates | 34°31′06″N 69°07′37″E / 34.51833°N 69.12694°E / 34.51833; 69.12694Coordinates: 34°31′06″N 69°07′37″E / 34.51833°N 69.12694°E / 34.51833; 69.12694 |
Date | April 22, 2018 10 a.m. (UTC+4:30) |
Target | Shia Hazaras |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Weapons | Suicide vest |
Deaths | 69 |
Non-fatal injuries | 120 |
Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province |
On 22 April 2018, a suicide blast killed 69 people and wounded dozens more Sunday at a voter registration center in Koche Mahtab Qala, in the Dashte Barchi area of western Kabul, Afghanistan.[1][2] In addition to the fatalities, at least 120 others were injured in the attack.[3][4]
Reactions[edit]
ISIL's Afghan branch claimed responsibility for the attack through Amaq News Agency, saying it had targeted Shia Hazara.[5]
Internationally, the attack was condemned by nations such as the U.S.,[6] and organizations such as the United Nations.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Fedschun, Travis (2018-04-22). "ISIS suicide bombing at Afghanistan voter registration center kills 57". Fox News. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "Islamic State suicide bomber kills 57 in Afghan capital". AP News. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ CNN, Ehsan Popalzai, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Susannah Cullinane,. "Suicide blast hits Afghan voter registration center, killing dozens". CNN. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ "Death toll from Kabul attack soars to 69". www.pajhwok.com. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Afghan voter centre blast kills dozens". BBC News. 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ "Suicide bomber strikes voter registration center, kills 57 in Afghan capital". Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "The Latest: UN chief condemns attack on Afghan vote center". Retrieved 2018-05-15.
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