27 May 2019 | 08:33 AM UTC
Afghanistan: At least ten wounded in Kabul explosion May 27
At least ten people wounded in an explosion in the PD2 area of Kabul on May 27; details still emerging
Event
At least ten people were wounded in an explosion which occurred around 07:45 (local time) in the PD2 area of Kabul on Monday, May 27. The attack targeted a bus carrying employees of the Ministry of Haji and Religious Affairs. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Context
Taliban and Islamic State (IS) militants launch attacks on government personnel, security forces, and civilians in Afghanistan on a near-daily basis. Such assaults are, in part, intended to undermine the perceived capacity of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) - and the Afghan government more broadly - to adequately provide security in the wake of the withdrawal of most US-led NATO forces from the country.
Advice
Individuals in Kabul are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the blast, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home governments.
The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Although travel is possible in some areas, other areas should be considered strictly off limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
