Reactions to Kabul suicide attack highlight growing concerns

Following the reactions to the explosion on Monday in Kabul’s District 6, which resulted in nearly 20 people being killed or injured, both the United States and UNAMA condemned the attack.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) responded to the recent explosion in Kabul by stating, “This incident resulted in the death and injury of several civilians. Violence in Afghanistan only prolongs the suffering caused by decades of conflict.” The mission further expressed solidarity with the victims of violence and called for the respect of human rights on their Facebook page.

Meanwhile, following the deadly explosion in the Darulaman area of Kabul, General Patrick Ryder, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon), indicated that the Islamic State (ISIS) and its Khorasan Province branch remain a threat in the region. During a press briefing on Tuesday, September 3, Ryder stated that the U.S. and its allies will take appropriate actions to address this threat in response to the suicide attack in Kabul.

This response comes as ISIS claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on Monday, which occurred in front of the former Attorney General’s office in Kabul.

On Monday, an explosion occurred around 4:15 PM in front of the Attorney General’s office in the “Qala-e-Bakhtyaruddin” area of Darulaman, Kabul. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Kabul provincial police, confirmed that six civilians, including one woman, were killed and 13 others were injured in the blast. He emphasized that this was a suicide attack and that investigations are underway.

The recent explosion in Kabul underscores the persistent and grave security challenges facing Afghanistan. Both international and local responses highlight the ongoing struggle against extremist threats and the broader implications for civilian safety and human rights. The international community and Afghan authorities must continue their efforts to address these threats and provide support to those affected by such violent acts.

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