Afghanistan: Dozens of Worshipers Killed in Mosque Blast in Balkh

KABUL, 22 April 2022, (TON): Dozens of worshipers were killed and wounded in a blast that targeted a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province.

The Si-Dukan Mosque was hit by a blast while it was being visited by crowds of worshipers.

The head of the provincial department of security, Mohammad Asif Waziri, said “the blast was due to explosives placed inside the mosque.”

He said “I can only say that the blast was due to explosives.”

“Unfortunately, 25 people were martyred and wounded. Around 10 people were martyred, and 15 others were wounded.” 

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