Afghanistan: Gunmen kill police commander in Balkh province November 25

Event

Unknown gunmen attacked and killed a police commander in Mazar-e-Sharif (Balkh province) on Wednesday, November 25. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening (local time). Investigations into the shooting and search operations for the perpetrators remain ongoing. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Further attacks are possible. A heightened security presence is expected in the area in the near term following the incident and as security operations continue.  

Advice

Those in Balkh province are advised to monitor developments in their own particular area of operations through a range of multi-source intelligence advisories and should heed all instructions issued by local authorities or their home governments.

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