Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghan city of Kandahar - Statement
It was the second week in a row that militants bombed Friday prayers and killed dozens of worshippers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Blast at Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city of Kandahar kills dozens
Suicide bombers attacked a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing at least 35 people.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Blast hits Afghan capital near Shi'ite mosque, killing at least one
The blast hit the Qala-e Fatehullah area of the city, near the Hussainya mosque, and came as security forces were on alert for possible attacks during Ashura.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30
Islamic State, which has launched several attacks against minority Shi'ite targets in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility, the jihadist group's news agency said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
Attack on Shi'ite mosque in Afghan city kills at least 29
There was no claim of responsibility. But the Taliban, fighting to install strict Islamic law and drive foreign troops out of Afghanistan, denied any involvement.
Wed Aug 02 2017