Afghanistan: IED attack kills at least eight in Herat province April 9

Event

An improvised explosive device (IED) attack killed at least eight people in Shindand district (Herat province) on Monday, April 9. No group immediately claimed responsibility; Taliban militants maintain a significant presence in the area, but have denied that they carried out the attack.

Advice

Due to major security concerns in the country, 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.