Afghanistan: Dozens of Worshipers Killed in Mosque Blast in Balkh

Dozens of worshipers were killed and wounded in a blast on Thursday that targeted a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province.

The Si-Dukan Mosque was hit by a blast while it was being visited by crowds of worshipers.

Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a statement on the group’s Telegram channel.

The head of the provincial department of security, Mohammad Asif Waziri, said that the blast was due to explosives placed inside the mosque.