17 August 2019 Kabul bombing
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On 17 August 2019, a suicide bombing took place during a wedding in a wedding hall in Kabul, Afghanistan. At least 92 people were killed in the attack and over 140 injured.[1][2][3][4][5] The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the bombing, stating that the attack targeted the Shi'ites.[6] More than 1,000 people were gathered for the wedding when the attack took place.[7][6] The attack occurred a day before the 100th Afghan Independence Day, causing the government to postpone the planned celebrations taking place at the Darul Aman Palace.[8] It was the deadliest attack in Kabul since January 2018.[9]
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Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State | |
Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
Coordinates | 34.5007°N 69.1452°E / 34.5007; 69.1452 |
Date | 17 August 2019 (2019-08-17) 10:40 p.m. (AFT; UTC+04:30) |
Target | Shia Hazara civilians |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
Weapons | Explosive belt |
Deaths | 92 |
Injured | 142 |
Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province |
Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
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