IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing
Summary
Mohammad Sharifullah was sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the Islamic State group responsible for a 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport. The attack killed 13 US service members and about 160 Afghans during the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.Key Facts
- Sharifullah was convicted of supporting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) terrorist group.
- The bombing happened at the Abbey Gate of Kabul’s airport on August 26, 2021.
- 13 US service members and about 160 Afghans died in the bombing.
- Sharifullah’s role included scouting a route to the airport for the attack.
- He received the maximum sentence of 20 years in an international terrorism case.
- The judge called Sharifullah a “dedicated terrorist” who showed no remorse.
- Family members of victims spoke about their loss during sentencing.
- Sharifullah’s lawyers said he was not proven to be directly involved in the bombing itself.
- The actual bomber was identified as Abdul Rahman al-Logari, released from Afghan prison by the Taliban.
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