Explosion in Badakhshan Mine Kills Two

KABUL, Afghanistan – Two people have died and two others were injured following an explosion at a mine in the Raghistan district of Badakhshan province, local Taliban security officials said.

The incident occurred on Monday (February 16) inside the mining site, the officials added in a statement. The deceased were residents of the Yaftal district and had come to Raghistan to work as miners.