On September 12, Taliban authorities confirmed that civilians had been killed in an attack in central Afghanistan, with the details remaining vague. According to Taliban's Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Matin Qani, 'Unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed the civilians,' suggesting a concerning increase in violence and lack of security.
Local sources reported that unidentified armed men on motorbikes shot dead at least 12 Hazara civilians at the border areas of Ghor and Daykundi provinces. A local source, who chose to remain anonymous, noted that these civilians were part of a group that had gathered to welcome returning pilgrims from Karbala, which symbolizes the precarious situation faced by ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan. This encounter illustrates the heightened risks they endure.
The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for the attack, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region and the vulnerabilities of minority groups as they celebrate cultural and religious traditions. This incident reflects the broader implications of sporadic violence and the Taliban’s challenged authority to maintain security across Afghanistan after their takeover.
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