Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Kabul Minibus Explosion

At least five killed and fifteen injured in attack on Shiite community in Afghanistan's capital.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a minibus explosion in Kabul's western Shiite neighborhood of Dashti Barchi, killing at least five people and injuring fifteen others.
This is the first attack in Afghanistan in 2024, targeting Shiite Muslims whom the group considers to have abandoned their faith.
The Dashti Barchi area has been repeatedly targeted by the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, with major assaults on schools, hospitals, and mosques.
The United Nations Assistance mission in Afghanistan called for an end to targeted attacks on civilians and greater protection for Afghanistan's Hazara community.
The Taliban Defense Minister reported a 90% decrease in attacks by the IS affiliate in the past year.