Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say
Summary
A hand grenade exploded near a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, injuring many children. The attack happened in a neighborhood mainly inhabited by the Hazara ethnic minority, who have faced attacks in the past. Authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The grenade attack occurred near a school in Kabul on Monday afternoon.
- Multiple children were wounded in the blast, with Afghan media reporting about 50 injured.
- The attack took place in Dasht-e-Barchi, a Kabul neighborhood mostly home to the Hazara community.
- The Hazara are a minority group in Afghanistan, mainly Shiite Muslims, who have been targeted by extremist groups.
- Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan, condemned the attack and called for an independent investigation.
- The same area was targeted in 2021, when bombings at a school killed many Hazara children.
- Authorities have not yet released further details about the ongoing investigation.
- The attack reflects ongoing violence and persecution faced by the Hazara minority in Afghanistan.
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