A devastating suicide bombing rocked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Wednesday, leaving at least five people dead and several others injured.According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the attack occurred in a crowded market area, where the bomber detonated an explosive device strapped to their body.”
The bomber was on foot and walked into the market, where he blew himself up among the crowd,” said a local shopkeeper, who wished to remain anonymous. “It was a horrific scene, with bodies scattered everywhere and people screaming for help.”
The Taliban, which has a significant presence in the region, has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the group’s motives behind the bombing remain unclear. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents to hit Afghanistan in recent months, as the country struggles to maintain stability in the face of ongoing conflict and terrorism.
The international community has condemned the attack, with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expressing its “deep concern” over the rising number of civilian casualties in the country.
The Afghan government has vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for the attack and to work towards restoring peace and security to the region.
As the investigation into the bombing continues, the people of Kunduz and beyond are left to pick up the pieces and mourn the loss of loved ones.