Afghanistan: Taliban suicide bombing in Bagram September 11

Event

A Taliban suicide vehicle bomber attacked a NATO convoy in Bagram district (Parwan province) on Monday, September 11, wounding at least three civilians and two US personnel. The suicide bomber rammed his vehicle into a US military convoy and detonated the explosive device. Shortly after the attack the Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Context

Monday's attack comes five days after a Taliban suicide bombing attack at Bagram Airfield (Parwan province) on Wednesday, September 6, injured around 20 people.

The attack also comes amid a Taliban resurgence in the country, and US President Trump's recent announcement that he plans to send some 4000 additional troops to rout terrorist networks. Nearly 2000 US soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded in Afghanistan since the US invasion in 2001.

Advice

Due to major security concerns, individuals throughout Afghanistan are urged to keep a safe distance from large gatherings, military convoys, government buildings, and crowded urban areas. Many Western governments advise their citizens against travel to Afghanistan due to the high threat of kidnapping and terrorism, including frequent attacks against Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, local civilians and politicians, and individuals working in the humanitarian and reconstruction fields. Travel to the country should only be undertaken with proper security protocols in place.