Afghanistan, April 12 -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said at least 11 people were killed and 11 others wounded in a gun attack on a Shi'ite gathering in Herat, with women and children among the victims.
UNAMA said in a statement on Sunday that the attack took place on Friday, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians gathered near a Shi'ite shrine in the Deh Miri area, located between Injil and Zinda Jan districts.
Georgette Gagnon expressed condolences to the victims' families, describing the incident as a "horrific crime" and wishing a swift recovery for those injured.
She called on the Taliban authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the protection of all civilians across Afghanistan ...