On September 12, Taliban authorities confirmed that civilians were shot dead in an attack in central Afghanistan, but did not provide further details on the incident.
Abdul Matin Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's Interior Ministry, stated, 'Unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed the civilians,' asserting that more information would be shared later.
Local sources reported that unidentified armed men on motorbikes shot dead at least 12 Hazara civilians near the Ghor and Daykundi provinces border during a gathering to welcome pilgrims.
The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in reports of 14 deaths and at least four injuries among those present.
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