15 Jul 2018 | 07:00 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Suicide bombing kills at least seven people in Kabul July 15
Suicide bombing attack kills at least seven people and wounds more than 15 others in Kabul July 15; no group immediately claims responsibility for attack
Event
A suicide body-borne improvised explosive device (SBBIED) attack killed at least seven people and wounded more than 15 others in Kabul on Sunday, July 15. The assailant reportedly detonated the explosive charge at the gate of the parking area of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development in the Darulaman neighborhood at around 16:30 (local time), as staff were departing the ministry at the end of the working day. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Police had reportedly cordoned off Southbound Darulaman Road as of 17:45; it is unclear if the cordon is still in place. Additional militant attacks are possible on government personnel and installations in Kabul in the near-term.
Context
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development was previously targeted by an SBBIED attack at the end of the working day on June 17 which left at least 17 people dead and 40 others wounded.
Advice
Individuals in Kabul are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the attack, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
As a reminder, Western governments advise their citizens against all but essential travel to Afghanistan. Individuals traveling around Afghanistan, including Kabul, are advised to seek professional security advice, to continually reassess their personal security, to maintain contact and report movements, and to stay away from protests, demonstrations, and large gatherings.
