31 Oct 2017 | 09:20 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Islamic State claims bombing in Kabul Oct. 31 /update 1
Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide attack in Kabul’s Wazir Akhbar Khan (Green Zone) October 31; at least four people killed and 13 wounded
Event
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that took place in the Wazir Akhbar Khan (Green Zone) area of Kabul on Tuesday, October 31. According to government officials, at least four people were killed and another 13 wounded in the blast. Initial reports indicate that the bomber was between 12 to 15 years of age.
Context
This is the second suicide attack claimed by IS in Kabul in recent weeks. On Friday, October 20, a bomber detonated a device at the Imam Zaman mosque in the Dasht-e-Barchi area, killing at least 56 people. IS has attacked Shi’a targets with increasing regularity over 2017.
Advice
Individuals present in Kabul are advised to avoid the blast area, to adhere to all official directives, and to monitor the situation.
As a general reminder, individuals traveling in Afghanistan should seek professional security advice and support prior to departure, and continually reassess their personal security once in country.
