19 May 2018 | 03:58 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Multiple explosions kill eight in Jalalabad May 18
Multiple explosions at sports stadium in Jalalabad kill eight people and wound some 43 others May 18; no group immediately claims responsibility for the attack
Event
Suspected militants killed eight people and wounded some 43 others in multiple blasts at a sports stadium in Jalalabad (Nangarhar province) late on Friday, May 18 (local time). No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Context
Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) is active in Nangarhar province and has recently carried out deadly attacks in the area. Notably, on May 13, suspected IS-KP militants killed at least 15 people and wounded some 42 others in a complex attack on the Jalalabad Customs Finance Department building.
Advice
The security environment in Afghanistan remains complex. Although travel is possible in some areas with proper security protocols in place, other areas should be considered strictly off-limits. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.
