Bomb targets mosque in Kabul, ‘a variety of civilians’ lifeless

A bomb focused the doorway of a mosque within the Afghan capital on Sunday leaving a “variety of civilians lifeless”, a Taliban spokesman mentioned.

The bomb focused the Eidgah Mosque in Kabul the place a memorial service was being held for the mom of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Nobody instantly claimed accountability for the assault. Nevertheless, for the reason that Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August, assaults by Islamic State group militants in opposition to them have elevated. The rise has raised the potential for a wider battle between the 2 extremist teams.

IS maintains a robust presence within the jap province of Nangarhar and considers the Taliban an enemy. It has claimed a number of assaults in opposition to them, together with a number of killings within the provincial capital of Jalalabad. Assaults in Kabul have thus far been uncommon.