Protests Erupt in Herat in Wake of Deadly Attack in Shiite Worshippers Amid Renewed Violence in Baghlan
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\nHundreds of protesters marched in Herat on Tuesday during the funeral of victims killed in a recent attack on Shiite worshippers, according to Afghanistan International.<\/p>\n
The protesters reportedly carried photos of the victims while chanting slogans as they took part in the procession.<\/p>\n
The demonstration went ahead despite earlier efforts by Taliban authorities to prevent it.<\/p>\n
Residents had planned the procession to coincide with the transfer of the victims\u2019 bodies from Sadiqiya madrasa to a shrine known as Mir Abdul Wahid Shaheed.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, security officials in Baghlan Province said at least four people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting inside a mosque in Khwaja Khajan district.<\/p>\n
According to local police, the attack took place on Monday evening during prayers, when armed individuals opened fire on worshippers inside the mosque, causing multiple casualties.<\/p>\n
Baghlan has witnessed repeated episodes of violence in recent years, including attacks on civilians and places of worship, raising concerns about local security and community tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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