7 months ago

Kabul Hotel Blast Targets Chinese Nationals

Kabul Hotel Blast Targets Chinese Nationals
Several killed in blast in Afghanistan capital Kabul, Taliban interior ministry says · indianexpress.com

There was a big explosion at a hotel in a safe part of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.

The explosion happened on January 19, 2024, and it was aimed at Chinese people staying there.

At least seven people were killed, and many others were hurt.

The area is usually very safe and has big buildings and shops.

The Taliban government and other officials are trying to find out what happened and who did it.

No one has said they did it yet.

The hotel is in a place called Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street.

Key facts

Location
Hotel in Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street, Kabul, Afghanistan
Date
January 19, 2024
Reporting Authorities
Kabul Security Command, Taliban Interior Ministry, Italian NGO Emergency
Target
Chinese nationals
Casualties
At least 7 killed, 13 injured (Emergency NGO), several others reported
Investigation Status
Ongoing, details to be shared later
Area Type
Commercial and secure area with office buildings, shopping complexes, and embassies
Responsibility Claim
No group has claimed responsibility

Timeline

  1. Terror groups flee villages, hide in jungles under pressure.

  2. JeM, others shift to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, backed by Pakistan Army.

  3. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar-like group strikes Pakistan, emboldening peers.

  4. Similar group targets Kabul, causing explosion.

  5. Kabul blast kills, injures; Taliban confirm.

Quotes

Asif Ali Zardari

President of Pakistan

“He accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of failing to honour ceasefire agreements, particularly the obligation to prevent the use of Afghan soil for the export of terrorism, adding that no terrorist groups should be allowed safe havens in Afghanistan.”
firstpost.com
“The number of casualties is not yet clear since several bodies are shattered and the investigation is going on – I can tell you the target was Chinese workers.”
firstpost.com

Dejan Panic

Afghanistan country director of the humanitarian organisation EMERGENCY

“So far, we have received 20 people at our hospital. Among the wounded are four women and a child … Unfortunately, seven people were already dead on arrival.”
firstpost.com
“The wounded, some of whom are being assessed for surgery, have suffered lacerations and bruises.”
firstpost.com

Amaq news agency

Media outlet of the Islamic State

“Chinese citizens had been placed on the group’s list of targets, citing 'growing crimes by the Chinese government against Uighurs.'”
firstpost.com

Sources

thestatesman.com · 7 months ago

Afghanistan: Several killed, others injured in hotel blast targeting Chinese nationals in Kabul

NDTV · 7 months ago

Several Killed In Blast In Afghanistan's Kabul, Says Taliban Ministry

livemint.com · 7 months ago

Multiple killed as deadly blasts rips through Kabul hotel in Shahr-e-Naw

theprint.in · 7 months ago

Several killed in blast in Afghan capital Kabul, Taliban interior ministry says

theprint.in · 7 months ago

At least seven killed in Kabul hotel blast

telegraphindia.com · 7 months ago

Blast at hotel in central Kabul kills and injures several, officials say - Telegraph India

indianexpress.com · 7 months ago

Several killed in blast in Afghanistan capital Kabul, Taliban interior ministry says

telegraphindia.com · 7 months ago

Blast at hotel in downtown Kabul leaves several dead, many injured, officials say - Telegraph India

theprint.in · 7 months ago

Several killed in hotel blast in Kabul, officials say

CNBC TV 18 · 7 months ago

Kabul suicide bombing: Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant

NDTV · 7 months ago

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack

theprint.in · 7 months ago

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan

theprint.in · 7 months ago

Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital

wionews.com · 7 months ago

Islamic State claims responsibility after blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills at least 7

firstpost.com · 7 months ago

Kabul blast: Why was a Chinese restaurant targeted by the Islamic State?

thequint.com · 7 months ago

Deadly Blast Hits Kabul Hotel, Multiple Casualties Confirmed

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