The Islamic State (ISIS) has announced they were responsible for the death of a Chinese citizen in Afghanistan. This incident happened on December 14th in Kabul, the capital city. While details surrounding the attack are still unclear, this event brings up worries about the safety of foreigners in the country and how far ISIS’s influence reaches within Afghanistan.
According to ISIS’s news outlet, Amaq, the person killed was a Chinese businessman. The Chinese government has acknowledged the incident and stated they are working to verify the specifics. This attack emphasizes the difficult security situation in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban took control in 2021, ISIS has been trying to create instability by attacking different targets. This latest claim only makes the security concerns in the area worse. A Chinese foreign ministry representative expressed their concern about the death of their citizen in Afghanistan.
Moreover, this event emphasizes the ongoing danger that ISIS poses in Afghanistan. Even though some believe the group has weakened, their ability to attack, especially foreigners, shows they still have the ability to act. Additionally, the recent attack and ISIS’s claim remind us that the area is still very unstable. This raises doubts about the long-term stability of Afghanistan under the current government. This claim from ISIS further adds to the existing security issues in the country.