Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot

At least four civilians are dead after gunmen opened fire at a popular picnic area in western Afghanistan, underscoring the persistent threat of violence beyond the nation's urban centers. | Contesto: cronaca

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At least four people were killed on Thursday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on civilians at a picnic spot near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat province, western Afghanistan. Local officials confirmed the attack occurred in an area frequented by families and groups seeking respite in the countryside. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the assault, which left several others wounded. The incident highlights the fragile security situation in regions of Afghanistan once considered relatively stable, even as the ruling Taliban administration asserts control over the entire country. The attack targeted a quintessential Afghan social tradition: the family picnic. On weekends and holidays, urban residents often travel to riversides, orchards, and scenic foothills to relax. The location near Deh Mehri, not far from Herat city, is one such common destination. The violence, therefore, struck at a routine and culturally significant activity, transforming a place of leisure into one of terror and mourning. Witnesses described scenes of panic as people fled the gunfire, abandoning their food and belongings. Herat province, bordering Iran, has historically been more peaceful than the volatile south and east of Afghanistan. However, it has not been immune to violence. While large-scale combat ceased with the Taliban's takeover in August 2021, isolated attacks, often involving improvised explosive devices or targeted shootings, have continued. These incidents are frequently attributed to the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, known as ISIS-K, which remains a potent adversary to the Taliban government. The group has previously claimed attacks on civilian gatherings it deems contrary to its extremist ideology. The Taliban's interior ministry has pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice, stating that security forces have launched an investigation. Yet, the attack raises immediate questions about the capacity of Taliban authorities to provide security in rural and semi-rural areas. Their resources are stretched thin, dealing with both a persistent insurgency and the monumental task of administering a nation facing economic collapse and...

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