On September 12, Taliban authorities confirmed that civilians were shot dead in an attack in central Afghanistan, with little information provided initially about the incident.
Abdul Matin Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's Interior Ministry, stated that "unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed the civilians," indicating an alarming security situation.
Local sources reported that unidentified armed men on motorbikes shot dead at least 12 Hazara civilians gathered to welcome pilgrims returning from Karbala, highlighting ethnic and sectarian tensions.
The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for the deadly attack, illustrating the ongoing threat of extremist violence in Afghanistan's already vulnerable regions.
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