Casualties are feared after a blast rocked Afghanistan`s Kunduz city on Sunday.

Yesterday, several people were injured after a blast took place in Kabul. The explosion took place at Batkhak Square in the 10th district of Kabul.

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Citing a spokesman for the Kabul police, the Afghan media outlet said that many people had been killed while many were injured in the explosion.

According to him, the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device planted in a passenger car.

The cases of blast in Afghanistan is not new. Earlier, on Monday, a blast took place in Police District- four of Kabul from with explosives carried on a bicycle, the Kabul security department said.

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Security forces have arrived in the area to investigate the matter.

Earlier, three explosions rocked the capital of Balkh province on May 25, leaving at least nine&nbsp;people killed and 15 others injured.

Meanwhile, on the same day, a blast at Masjid Sharif Hazrat Zakaria mosque in Kabul City left at least two worshippers dead, according to officials.

In response to the attacks in Balkh and Kabul, the US Special Envoy for Women and Human Rights in Afghanistan, Rina Amiri said that the Taliban must ensure people's security and prevent atrocities.

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"The heinous attacks in Mazar &amp; Kabul serve no purpose but to inflict further devastation on innocent Afghans who have suffered enough", Amiri tweeted.

"Preventing these horrid attacks and addressing the security and needs of all Afghans should be what the Taliban focus on", she added.

The first two explosions in Balkh province targeted passenger vehicles in the Hazara neighbourhood, local media reported citing local sources.

Additionally, earlier, an explosion at a traffic square in Kabul`s fourth police district had killed at least 30 people and injured others at the Hazrat Zekriya Mosque.

The Emergency hospital said that 22 people had been injured and that five&nbsp;of them had died on their way before reaching the hospital.

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast in Hazrat Zakariya.

The Taliban faced a severe security threat from the Khorasan branch of ISIS, which has been active in Afghanistan since 2014.

Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the recent attacks in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of numerous civilians, among them members of the Hazara Shia community and several children". 
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Casualties are feared after a blast rocked Afghanistan`s Kunduz city on Sunday. Yesterday, several people were injured after a blast took place in Kabul. The explosion took place at Batkhak Square in the 10th district of Kabul.

Casualties are feared after a blast rocked Afghanistan`s Kunduz city on Sunday. Yesterday, several people were injured after a blast took place in Kabul. The explosion took place at Batkhak Square in the 10th district of Kabul. Also read | Taliban regime accountable for rise in illegal trafficking of children in Afghanistan Citing a spokesman for the Kabul police, the Afghan media outlet said that many people had been killed while many were injured in the explosion. According to him, the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device planted in a passenger car. The cases of blast in Afghanistan is not new. Earlier, on Monday, a blast took place in Police District- four of Kabul from with explosives carried on a bicycle, the Kabul security department said. Watch | Taliban shuts down Afghanistan's ministry of women affairs, other key departments Security forces have arrived in the area to investigate the matter. Earlier, three explosions rocked the capital of Balkh province on May 25, leaving at least nine people killed and 15 others injured. Meanwhile, on the same day, a blast at Masjid Sharif Hazrat Zakaria mosque in Kabul City left at least two worshippers dead, according to officials. In response to the attacks in Balkh and Kabul, the US Special Envoy for Women and Human Rights in Afghanistan, Rina Amiri said that the Taliban must ensure people's security and prevent atrocities. Also read | Taliban 'destroying lives' of LGBTQ+ people in Afghanistan: Report "The heinous attacks in Mazar & Kabul serve no purpose but to inflict further devastation on innocent Afghans who have suffered enough", Amiri tweeted. "Preventing these horrid attacks and addressing the security and needs of all Afghans should be what the Taliban focus on", she added. The first two explosions in Balkh province targeted passenger vehicles in the Hazara neighbourhood, local media reported citing local sources. Additionally, earlier, an explosion at a traffic square in Kabul`s fourth police district had killed at least 30 people and injured others at the Hazrat Zekriya Mosque. The Emergency hospital said that 22 people had been injured and that five of them had died on their way before reaching the hospital. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast in Hazrat Zakariya. The Taliban faced a severe security threat from the Khorasan branch of ISIS, which has been active in Afghanistan since 2014. Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the recent attacks in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of numerous civilians, among them members of the Hazara Shia community and several children". Watch WION's live TV here:

Blast in Afghanistan's Kunduz, casualties feared

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomber attack at a Shiite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar that killed dozens of people and injured scores.

A statement posted by the group’s Amaq news agency on Friday said that two Islamic State fighters shot dead the guards of the mosque, broke in and blew themselves up between two groups of worshippers, one of which consisted of around 300 people.

At least 47 people were killed and 70 others injured in the explosion inside the mosque during the Friday prayers.

It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.

The attack follows several other recent attacks against religious institutions in Afghanistan, including last week’s attack against the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque in Kunduz.&nbsp;

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the horrendous terrorist attack.

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In a statement, the council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.

Members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

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"The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," the statement said. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard.&nbsp;

The United States also condemned the latest suicide attack. “We strongly condemn the attack on a Shia mosque in Kandahar today, the third such attack this month, and offer our condolences to the victims and their families. The Afghan people have the right to live and worship in peace and safety whichever religion or belief they choose," state department spokesperson Ned Price said in a tweet.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomber attack at a Shiite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar that killed dozens of people and injured scores.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the suicide bomber attack at a Shiite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar that killed dozens of people and injured scores. A statement posted by the group’s Amaq news agency on Friday said that two Islamic State fighters shot dead the guards of the mosque, broke in and blew themselves up between two groups of worshippers, one of which consisted of around 300 people. At least 47 people were killed and 70 others injured in the explosion inside the mosque during the Friday prayers. It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers. The attack follows several other recent attacks against religious institutions in Afghanistan, including last week’s attack against the Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque in Kunduz. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the horrendous terrorist attack. Also read | Afghanistan: At least 41 dead in Kandahar mosque blast, Taliban allege suicide bombing In a statement, the council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured. Members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. Also read | Iraq, Syria terrorists actively entering Afghanistan: Vladimir Putin "The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice," the statement said. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with all relevant authorities in this regard. The United States also condemned the latest suicide attack. “We strongly condemn the attack on a Shia mosque in Kandahar today, the third such attack this month, and offer our condolences to the victims and their families. The Afghan people have the right to live and worship in peace and safety whichever religion or belief they choose," state department spokesperson Ned Price said in a tweet. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamic State claims responsibility for Shia mosque attack in Afghanistan

Carrying forward its show of hatred towards Taliban, Islamic State carried out a suicide bombing in Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing in the city of Kunduz in Afghanistan that claimed almost 60 lives and injured more than 140 people.<o:p></o:p>

"We have received more than 100 wounded patients and over 60 dead bodies, but the number will change. We are still receiving more people," said a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital worker, who did not want to be named.<o:p></o:p>

Labelled as one of the deadliest attacks in the country since Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the attack took place in a mosque, Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque, which is used by the minority Shi'ite Muslim community.

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This is the third attack on a religious institution in Afghanistan in the past week, which is turning out to be a disturbing pattern of violence, the United Nations' mission in Afghanistan said. Before this, a mosque in Kabul and a religious school in the eastern province of Khost were attacked in the past week.<o:p></o:p>

Videos and images surfacing from the mosque, post the blast, show body parts spread inside the mosque along with rubble of the structure.<o:p></o:p>

The blast took place when the community members had gathered to offer their usual Friday prayers, which are known to be most important in the whole week.

<o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-taliban-blames-isis-k-for-deadly-kunduz-mosque-bombing-419281">WATCH |</a></o:p>

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While health officials are claiming that the death toll is expected to reach between 70 and 80, Taliban have confirmed that this has been the deadliest attack in the country since the US troops left Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

This attack by the ISIS is another trial by the terrorist organisation at disrupting the newly-formed Taliban government. The two terrorist organisations have been staunch rivals since years and ISIS is not a supporter of Taliban taking over Afghanistan. Shia Muslims are often targeted by the Sunni extremists.<o:p></o:p>

Carrying forward its show of hatred towards Taliban, Islamic State carried out a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing in the city of Kunduz in Afghanistan that claimed almost 60 lives and injured more than 140 people.

Carrying forward its show of hatred towards Taliban, Islamic State carried out a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing in the city of Kunduz in Afghanistan that claimed almost 60 lives and injured more than 140 people. "We have received more than 100 wounded patients and over 60 dead bodies, but the number will change. We are still receiving more people," said a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital worker, who did not want to be named. Labelled as one of the deadliest attacks in the country since Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the attack took place in a mosque, Gozar-e-Sayed Abad Mosque, which is used by the minority Shi'ite Muslim community. Also read | US set to meet Taliban soon in first face-to-face meeting This is the third attack on a religious institution in Afghanistan in the past week, which is turning out to be a disturbing pattern of violence, the United Nations' mission in Afghanistan said. Before this, a mosque in Kabul and a religious school in the eastern province of Khost were attacked in the past week. Videos and images surfacing from the mosque, post the blast, show body parts spread inside the mosque along with rubble of the structure. The blast took place when the community members had gathered to offer their usual Friday prayers, which are known to be most important in the whole week. WATCH | While health officials are claiming that the death toll is expected to reach between 70 and 80, Taliban have confirmed that this has been the deadliest attack in the country since the US troops left Afghanistan. This attack by the ISIS is another trial by the terrorist organisation at disrupting the newly-formed Taliban government. The two terrorist organisations have been staunch rivals since years and ISIS is not a supporter of Taliban taking over Afghanistan. Shia Muslims are often targeted by the Sunni extremists.

ISIS claims responsibility of mosque blast that killed at least 60 people

Afghanistan has been gripped by a wave of violence. Multiple bomb blast and shooting incidents are being reported from across the country. Watch report.

Afghanistan: Taliban mounts attack to capture Kunduz

8 people killed in Afghanistan Mosque shooting: Taliban behind the attack

Gunmen opened fire in a mosque in central Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, killing eight worshippers breaking their Ramzan fast and wounding five others, officials said.

"Unknown gunmen fired on people praying inside a mosque during iftar time," said Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the governor of Parwan province, referring to the meal eaten to break daytime fasting during the Islamic holy month.

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The Ministry of Interior confirmed the attack in Parwan's provincial capital Charekar, blaming it on the insurgent Taliban. The Taliban denied responsibility and said Afghan security forces were to blame.

The United Nations has warned of an alarming uptick in violence against civilians in Afghanistan. A shocking attack on a Kabul maternity ward last week killed 24 people, including newborn babies.

Violence increased around the country even after a February&nbsp;29 US-Taliban pact on the withdrawal of US.-led foreign forces in exchange for Taliban security guarantees.

Afghan security forces on Tuesday clashed with Taliban fighters around the city of Kunduz, a strategically important centre that has been one of the Taliban`s main targets and which the group has briefly captured twice in recent years.

Security forces largely repelled the Taliban offensive with the help of air support and Assadullah Khalid, acting minister of defence, said during a visit to the city that more than 50 insurgents and eight security force members had been killed.

The Taliban have rejected repeated calls for a ceasefire by the Afghan government. They deny any involvement in the maternity ward attack and the United States believes the Islamic State was responsible.

The United States has sent special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to Doha and Kabul to press the Afghan government and the Taliban to start stalled peace talks. Khalilzad has said he will push for a reduction in violence during the trip.

Gunmen opened fire in a mosque in central Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, killing eight worshippers breaking their Ramzan fast and wounding five others, officials said.

Gunmen opened fire in a mosque in central Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, killing eight worshippers breaking their Ramzan fast and wounding five others, officials said. "Unknown gunmen fired on people praying inside a mosque during iftar time," said Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the governor of Parwan province, referring to the meal eaten to break daytime fasting during the Islamic holy month. Also read: Rise in civilian deaths by Taliban and Afghan forces, says UN The Ministry of Interior confirmed the attack in Parwan's provincial capital Charekar, blaming it on the insurgent Taliban. The Taliban denied responsibility and said Afghan security forces were to blame. The United Nations has warned of an alarming uptick in violence against civilians in Afghanistan. A shocking attack on a Kabul maternity ward last week killed 24 people, including newborn babies. Violence increased around the country even after a February 29 US-Taliban pact on the withdrawal of US.-led foreign forces in exchange for Taliban security guarantees. Afghan security forces on Tuesday clashed with Taliban fighters around the city of Kunduz, a strategically important centre that has been one of the Taliban`s main targets and which the group has briefly captured twice in recent years. Security forces largely repelled the Taliban offensive with the help of air support and Assadullah Khalid, acting minister of defence, said during a visit to the city that more than 50 insurgents and eight security force members had been killed. The Taliban have rejected repeated calls for a ceasefire by the Afghan government. They deny any involvement in the maternity ward attack and the United States believes the Islamic State was responsible. The United States has sent special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to Doha and Kabul to press the Afghan government and the Taliban to start stalled peace talks. Khalilzad has said he will push for a reduction in violence during the trip.

Afghan mosque attack kills eight worshippers breaking Ramzan fast