Afghanistan: IS kills Pakistani diplomat in Jalalabad November 6

Event

Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a Pakistani diplomat in Jalalabad (Nangarhar province) that occurred on Monday, November 6. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has condemned the act. Heightened security measures are possible in the coming days in Jalalabad.

Context

IS-KP has perpetrated several attacks in Afghanistan in recent weeks, notably a suicide bombing that killed at least seven people and wounded 21 others in the Wazir Akhbar Khan (Green Zone) area of Kabul on October 31.

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.