Attack on Shia in Herat highlights vulnerability of communities: US Representative

Rina Amiri, the Special Representative for Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan, condemned the recent attack on Shia Muslims in Herat province.

Ms. Amiri wrote on her X account on Thursday, May 2nd, that this violent act reminds us of the vulnerable communities’ exposure to harassment and torture.

The Islamic State (ISIS) group claimed responsibility for the attack on a Shia mosque in Herat late on Tuesday.

The Taliban’s Interior Ministry said that in an armed attack on Monday night at the Imam Zamani mosque in Mohammadi town, at least six worshippers, including a woman and a child, were killed.

This incident underscores the ongoing threat of extremist violence targeting religious minorities in Afghanistan. The attack on Shia Muslims adds to the already dire security situation in the country, posing significant challenges to peace and stability efforts.

Furthermore, such attacks deepen communal tensions and exacerbate divisions within Afghan society, hindering efforts towards reconciliation and national unity.

The Taliban regime has failed to secure Afghan communities. It faces mounting pressure to address the root causes of extremism and violence, ensuring the protection of all citizens’ rights and freedoms.

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