An explosion at the Nabawi mosque in Faizabad, Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, on June 8 claimed the lives of at least 11 individuals and left more than 30 others wounded. The Taliban spokesperson, Abdul Nafi Takor, confirmed the casualties, revealing that the blast targeted the mosque during a memorial service. Among the victims were two former Taliban police officials, while the injured included Safiullah Samim, the former police commander of northern Baghlan province.
The attack took place as mourners gathered to commemorate Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi, the deputy governor of Badakhshan, who lost his life in a vehicle bombing just two days earlier on June 6. Alongside Ahmadi, the deputy governor's driver and 10 other innocent individuals were also killed.
On June 9, ISIS claimed responsibility for the mosque explosion and the attack on Nisar Ahmad Ahmadi. The extremist organization, originally established in 1999 as Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad and later associated with al-Qaeda, gained global infamy during the early 2010s as it became deeply involved in the Syrian civil war and engaged in battles across Iraq.
The series of attacks in Badakhshan province has sent shockwaves through Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by the country. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by extremist groups and their ability to carry out deadly acts of violence, targeting both civilians and former Taliban officials.
As investigations into the attacks continue, Afghan authorities are focusing their efforts on identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
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