21 Apr 2022 | 07:42 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion in Police District 5 of Kabul late morning of April 21 injures two people
Explosion in Police District (PD) 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan, late morning of April 21, injures two people. Avoid the area.
Event
An explosion reportedly occurred in the Charrahi-e-Qambar area of Kabul's Police District 5 (PD5) late morning of April 21. Local media indicate an improvised explosive device caused the blast, injuring two people. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Heightened security is likely in the impact area in the coming hours. Investigations could result in localized ground travel delays.
Context
The explosion follows a string of bombings in western Kabul in the past week. The region has a significant population of ethnic Hazaras who are mostly Shi'a Muslims. Religious and ethnic violence against Hazaras is a long standing human rights issue in Afghanistan.
Advice
Exercise caution in the impacted location. Heed the instructions of local security force personnel. Plan for possible localized ground travel disruptions.
