Multiple Civilians Killed in Roadside VBIED in Farah Province
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 4 (High)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/16/2019 (Afghanistan) - Local media outlets on Monday, 16 September, reported that at least five people were killed following a roadside vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) blast in the Sheikh Kariz village in central Farah province. Among those killed were reported to be women and children. It is not immediately clear who was responsible for the blast.
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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