The Afghan police announced that an explosion occurred in a Shia neighborhood in the capital, Kabul, killing eight people and wounding 18 others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The explosion occurred in a crowded place,” city police spokesman Khaled Zder said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A video clip circulated on social media of what is believed to be the site of the explosion showed men rushing to help the wounded after the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ISIS, in a statement on Telegram, claimed responsibility for the explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ISIS mainly targets Afghan religious minorities, especially Shia Muslims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the Taliban movement took power, the targeting of Shias has increased.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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