Questions surround the Taliban’s ability to control Afghanistan following the latest Islamic State-K suicide attack. A large explosion – later claimed by IS-K – tore through a Shi’ite mosque in Kandahar during Friday prayers, killing at least 47 people.
Friday’s bombing, the third in 12 days, was the deadliest since United States forces left in August. It is also the first major IS-K attack in southern Afghanistan, raising concerns that the group is expanding its reach.
Voice of the Martyrs Canada CEO Floyd Brobbel says weekly terrorist attacks are probably the ‘new norm’ as the Taliban and IS-K battle each other for control.
“Islamic militant groups don’t always [support] each other; they are all seeking power. We see them (IS-K) seeking to take control, and so they will play on the fears of people,” Brobbel says.
“The best way to play on the fears of people is to create instability through terrorist attacks.”
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SOURCE: Mission Network News, Katey Hearth
CALL TO ACTION
- Ask the Lord to protect all religious minorities in Afghanistan – Christians and Shia Muslims alike.
- Pray security units can identify threats so innocent people, whatever their religious affiliation, will live and have a chance to know Christ.
