Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills six in Laghman province February 19

Event

A roadside bombing killed six people in Qarghayi district (Laghman province) on Tuesday, February 19. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast. Afghan forces have launched an investigation into the incident. Similar roadside bombing attacks are possible in Laghman province 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 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 remain vigilant for militant activity and adhere to instructions and advice issued by their home governments. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.