Afghanistan, April 11 -- A deadly attack on civilians in Herat has drawn strong condemnation, highlighting ongoing security threats and repeated targeting of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.
Naseer Ahmad Faiq condemned a deadly attack on civilians in Injil district of Herat, warning that the incident underscores persistent insecurity and the ability of extremist groups to carry out coordinated assaults without accountability. He called for those responsible to be identified and brought to justice.
Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on civilians near a Shiite shrine in the Deh Mirai area on Friday afternoon, killing at least seven people and wounding 13 others, according to official figures, while local sources reported higher casualt...