Multiple Civilians Killed in Improvised Explosive Device Blast near Mamand Dara, Eastern Nangarhar
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/21/2018 (Afghanistan) - According to local media sources on Sunday, 21 October, at least 11 people have died, all belonging to the same family when an improvised explosive device (IED) hit the vehicle they were travelling in near Mamand Dara in the Achin District of Nangarhar. The report goes on to state that IEDs in the area are not uncommon, however, civilians are often the victims of the explosions, rather than the intended targets of security forces and governmental officials.
Afghanistan remains an extremely high-risk operational environment, and deployments should only be undertaken with the strictest possible security risk management procedures in place. Members should maintain a low profile and use a vetted security provider that offers close protection and emergency response services. Minimise time spent in the vicinity of security checkpoints, security headquarters and government buildings, as these are among the primary targets for militant attacks.
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