Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
A hand grenade attack near a school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi area injured around 50 children, according to Afghan media reports. Kabul police confirmed that several children were wounded in Monday’s blast and said an investigation was underway. The area is mainly populated by the Hazara community, which has faced repeated attacks and discrimination in Afghanistan. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett condemned the attack and called for an independent investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Dasht-e-Barchi has previously witnessed deadly attacks targeting Hazaras, including a 2021 school bombing that killed dozens, mostly young girls. (PC: HT)
