Abdul Matin Qani, a Taliban spokesman, confirmed that 'Unknown gunmen have opened fire and have killed the civilians,' but offered scant details about the victims or the attack.
Local sources indicated that at least 12 Hazara civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on motorbikes while they were gathered to welcome pilgrims returning from Karbala.
The violence occurred at the border of Afghanistan's Ghor and Daykundi provinces, with one source reporting a total of 14 fatalities and multiple injuries from the attack.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for this brutal attack, highlighting ongoing security concerns and violence against minority communities in the region.
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