"Unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed the civilians," Abdul Matin Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's Interior Ministry, stated, emphasizing the need for further details on the attack in Daykundi Province.
Local sources reported that unidentified armed men on motorbikes shot dead at least 12 Hazara civilians, raising serious security concerns in the region, particularly regarding targeted violence against minority groups.
A source in the province revealed to AFP that 14 people were killed and at least four wounded while a group had gathered to welcome pilgrims returning from Karbala, highlighting the tragic context of the incident.
The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for the attack, indicating a potential resurgence of violence and sectarian targeting against the Hazara community in Afghanistan.
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