Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills seven, ISIL claims responsibility

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Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills seven, ISIL claims responsibility

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Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills seven, ISIL claims responsibility

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Explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills at least seven people.
Islamic State claims the attack, linked to perceived Chinese crimes against Uighurs.
Chinese nationals targeted; injuries reported among local patrons.
Taliban officials say the cause of the blast is being investigated.
Security concerns for foreign nationals in Afghanistan rise following the attack.

An explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, known as the Chinese Noodle, killed at least seven people on January 19, with many more injured. The attack occurred during a busy time in the Shahr-e-Naw area, which is popular with flower sellers. Local authorities reported that among the deceased were a Chinese national and six Afghans, with the blast taking place near the kitchen of the restaurant, which primarily serves a Chinese Muslim clientele, according to SCMP, Le Monde, and BBC.

The Islamic State (ISIL) later claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was a suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals due to what they described as "growing crimes by the Chinese government against Uighurs." This assertion has heightened security concerns amidst ongoing escalation of violence attributed to ISIL in the region, as detailed by Le Monde and Al Jazeera.

BBC and Al Jazeera.

SCMP, Le Monde, and BBC.