The ISIS-Khorasan branch has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of the Taliban in Kabul.
On the night of Wednesday, December 11, the group issued a statement on their Telegram channel, acknowledging their role in the attack on Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s Minister of Refugees.
The ISIS-Khorasan statement also mentioned that, in addition to Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, several other individuals were killed in the attack.
Earlier, Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban, had responded to the assassination of Haqqani by stating that he was killed in an attack by the “Khawarij.”
The term “Khawarij” is commonly used by the Taliban to refer to ISIS.
According to the reports, four individuals were killed, including Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, and four others were injured in the explosion.
The United States had placed a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture or death of Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani.
The deadly attack on the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees highlights the ongoing violence and factionalism in Afghanistan. The ISIS-Khorasan group’s claim of responsibility reflects the continuing power struggle between different extremist groups operating in the country.
This attack also underscores the persistent insecurity in Afghanistan, even as the Taliban tries to consolidate its control. International efforts to stabilize the country remain complicated by these internal conflicts and terrorist activities.
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