At Least 28 Civilians Killed in ISIS Attacks in Afghanistan Over Three Months, UN Reports

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The United Nations reported that at least 28 civilians were killed and 50 injured in attacks by ISIS-K, a regional affiliate of the Islamic State, in Afghanistan between July and September 2024.

In its quarterly report released on October 31, the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated that during the reporting period, ISIS-K claimed responsibility for four attacks, including two targeted assaults on Hazaras.