Noor Ahmad Islamjar, the Taliban-appointed governor of Herat province, attended a memorial service for the victims of the Dhamiri village shooting in Injil district one week after armed assailants opened fire on civilians. He vowed that those responsible for the attack would be punished. However, the identities of the attackers remain unknown, and no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident.<\/p>\n
The Taliban media office in Herat announced on Sunday, April 19, that Islamjar emphasized at the ceremony that shedding the blood of “fellow countrymen, whether Shia or Sunni,” is against Islamic law. He described the insecurity as unacceptable but did not provide details on the investigation process or practical measures to identify the perpetrators.<\/p>\n
Last week, armed motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on civilians, most of whom were Shia, resulting in approximately 11 deaths and several injuries. This incident has raised serious concerns about the security situation in certain areas of Herat.<\/p>\n
Despite several days having passed since the attack, the Taliban administration has yet to release a transparent report on the progress of investigations. This lack of information has prompted worry and reactions from Herat residents. Some have held protests demanding lasting security and accountability from officials responsible for protecting citizens’ lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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