Gunmen carried out a brutal attack in a Shiite-majority region of central Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of 14 individuals, as reported by the Taliban on Friday. This incident, which occurred on Thursday, marked one of the most lethal assaults in Afghanistan this year. Initially, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, but later the Taliban acknowledged their involvement in the shootings. The targeted area was the route between the provinces of Ghor and Daikundi, predominantly inhabited by Shiites.
According to the Islamic State group, a machine gun was utilized during the assault. The group reported a death toll higher than the figures stated by the Taliban. The conflicting statements from these extremist organizations added to the confusion surrounding the tragic incident. Such acts of violence continue to disrupt the peace and stability in Afghanistan, posing a severe threat to the safety of the local population and highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by the country. Measures to address and prevent such atrocities are imperative to safeguard the lives and well-being of the Afghan people.