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    Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil

    Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil

    A devastating explosion rocked a hotel in Khost province, southeast Afghanistan, on August 14, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and leaving seven others wounded, Reuters reported. The exact cause of the blast remains uncertain, but the region, situated near the border with Pakistan, has been plagued by persistent violence between Islamist militants and opposing factions for years.

    Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil
    Photo: Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil 
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    The media office of Khost province issued a statement indicating that among the casualties were individuals originally hailing from Pakistan's Waziristan region, which lies just across the border. For years, this area has served as a haven for various militant groups, contributing to the complex security situation in the region. The Pakistani foreign office has yet to provide a response to requests for comments regarding the incident.

    Amidst this turmoil, Afghanistan's administration under the control of the Taliban has been grappling with an insurgency perpetrated by Islamic State militants. This faction has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks targeting civilians, foreign nationals, and even Taliban security forces in recent months.

    Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil
    Photo: Explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost province amid ongoing turmoil 
    Source: Google Images

    The rise in violence by Pakistani Taliban militants within Pakistan's borders has further strained the situation. Pakistan has expressed concerns that Afghanistan's Taliban are not taking adequate measures to quell the activities of these militants who find sanctuary on Afghan soil.

    In response, the Taliban, now governing Afghanistan, have reiterated their focus on stabilizing and securing the country. In recent months, they have conducted several operations against Islamic State cells in a bid to curtail their activities.

    Since the departure of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2021 and the subsequent takeover by the Taliban, more than 1,000 Afghan civilians have fallen victim to bombings and other forms of violence, as reported by the United Nations. The dire security situation continues to pose immense challenges for both the Afghan government and its international counterparts.

     

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