Multiple Casualties Reported after Bomb Hits Student Bus in Ghazni
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 4 (High)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/17/2019 (Afghanistan) - Local media sources have reported that an improvised explosive device (IED) hit a bus carrying university students in Ghazni on Monday, 16 September. The blast occurred in an area near Dasht-i-Ali Lala at around 1230hrs (0800 UTC) and killed one student, injuring five others. Although no group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, the Taliban are known to carry out similar attacks in the area.
Members in Ghazni province are advised to monitor local media sources for further updates on the incident and should heed any directives issued by local authorities. Members should be aware that Afghanistan remains an extremely high-risk operational environment, and deployments should only be undertaken with the strictest possible security procedures and journey management protocols in place. Members should use a vetted security provider that offers close protection and emergency response services.
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