Afghanistan: Roadside blasts kill at least four people in Mianshin district (Kandahar province) May 25

Event

Two roadside blasts killed at least four people in the Tanawji area of Mianshin district (Kandahar province) on Monday, May 25. At least one other was wounded in the blasts, according to a provincial police spokesperson. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Similar attacks targeting security forces and civilians are anticipated over the near term.

Context

Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants launch attacks on government personnel, security forces, and civilians in Afghanistan on a near-daily basis. Such assaults are, in part, intended to undermine the perceived capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) - and the Afghan government more broadly - to adequately provide security in the wake of the withdrawal of most US-led NATO forces from the country.

Advice

Individuals in Afghanistan are advised to avoid the affected area, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.

The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.