The attack was carried out in Bamyan, the capital of the province of the same name in central Afghanistan. The Taliban government has reported four prisoners. Spain has closed its embassy in Kabul since August 2021 and the Foreign Office recommends not to travel to that country ‘under any circumstances’.
Three Spanish tourists have been killed and a fourth injured in an attack in Afghanistan, as confirmed by the Spanish government. The president of Spain’s executive branch, Pedro Sánchez, has declared himself ‘overwhelmed’.
The attack was carried out in Bamyancapital of the province of the same name in central Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Spaniards have been affected by an attack in Afghanistan and that it is working to gather all possible information and help them.
Foreign sources have explained that they are cooperating with the EU and that the emergency consular unit has been fully mobilized.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior of the Taliban regime, Abdul Matin Qanihas also confirmed the deaths of three Spanish citizens.
“Unfortunately, this afternoon there was a shooting in the city of Bamyan on the public that left three foreigners dead,” the spokesperson added, saying that the government of Afghanistan “strongly condemns this accident, expresses its deepest feelings to the families of the victims and ensures that all criminals are found and punished.
He indicated that “the Islamic Emirate’s security forces have made efforts to find the killers and so far four people have been arrested in connection with the case.”
Spain has closed its embassy in Kabul since August 2021, when the Taliban took power. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises in the travel advice published on its website ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan under any circumstances’ and “it is recalled that there is a risk of kidnapping or attack across the country.”
“We condemn in the strongest terms the armed attack on a group of foreign tourists visiting Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those killed and those injured in the attack,” he said in a statement. . statement from the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs EUNabila Massrali.
Source: EITB
I’m Wayne Wickman, a professional journalist and author for Today Times Live. My specialty is covering global news and current events, offering readers a unique perspective on the world’s most pressing issues. I’m passionate about storytelling and helping people stay informed on the goings-on of our planet.
