Afghanistan has seen regular attacks by armed groups in recent months, despite the Taliban claiming it has brought security to the country
Qatar has strongly condemned and condemned the air strikes that targeted a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing and injuring dozens of civilians.
In a statement released Thursday, the foreign ministry reiterated the country’s firm position of “rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motive or reason”. He emphasized his complete refusal to terrorize people.
Doha extended its condolences to the families of the victims, the Afghan government and people.
Police reported that at least 21 people were killed and 33 injured in a bombing at a mosque in Kabul during Wednesday evening prayers.
“Yesterday, during evening prayers…an explosion occurred in a mosque, resulting in the martyrdom of 21 civilians and the wounding of 33,” Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a statement. Stated.
Witnesses said a powerful blast targeted the Siddiquiya mosque in the Khair Khana district of northern Kabul and shattered windows in nearby buildings.
Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid previously confirmed casualties but did not give a number.
The explosion was not immediately claimed by any group, and authorities have not yet been publicly held accountable.
The blast injured 35 patients, according to the Afghan National Director of Emergencies, an Italian NGO that provides free medical care in Kabul. Two died on arrival, one died in the emergency room, eight were treated and discharged, and 24 remain hospitalized.
Despite the Taliban’s claims that it has brought security to the country, Afghanistan has seen regular attacks in recent months by armed groups, many of them by Islamic State in Khorasan province, the ISKP ( claimed by an ISIL affiliate known as ISIS-K). .
A prominent Taliban religious leader, Sheikh Rahimla Haqqani, was killed last week in a bombing attack on a seminary in Kabul, according to Taliban officials. The militant group ISIL (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack.
In June the ISKP claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Sikh temple in Kabul.
During the chaotic withdrawal of US-led NATO forces in August 2021, the Taliban seized power in the country.
A year later, however, the international community still does not recognize the Taliban as a de facto government.
