Afghanistan: Roadside bomb kills ten civilians in Ghazni province December 13

Event

At least ten civilians were killed and six other wounded when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Jaghato district (Ghazni province), on Friday, December 13. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Similar attacks are possible over the near term.

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 Ghazni province are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the affected area, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities or their home governments.

The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.