IED explosion in Nangarhar leaves 2 dead, 28 wounded

At least two civilians were killed and 28 others including five members of the Islamic Emirate forces were wounded in an explosion on Monday in Nangarhar province.

The blast occurred in Ghanikhil district of Nangarhar, said district governor Mawovi Seddiqullah.

According to Seddiqullah, the incident happened in Shirgar market when a magnetic mine targeted a district health department vehicle.

The wounded have been taken to the provincial hospital.

“The injured were taken to Nangarhar regional hospital for treatment and their condition is stable,” Seddiqullah said.

So far no group has claimed responsibility for the blast.

UNAMA condemns this morning’s attack in a crowded bazaar in Nangarhar province which killed and wounded number of civilians, including some children.

Continuing attacks targeting civilians across #Afghanistan must cease immediately, UNAMA tweeted.