Islamic State claims suicide blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul, killing seven
IS claimed a suicide bombing at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, killing seven people including Chinese national and wounding dozens; China urges protection and evacuation.
Overview
Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility for a suicide blast at the Chinese Noodle restaurant in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw district on Monday, saying the attack targeted Chinese nationals.
Officials reported seven killed — six Afghans and one Chinese national — and more than a dozen wounded; local hospitals and the NGO EMERGENCY received multiple casualties.
Afghan police said the blast's cause remains under investigation; Kabul authorities have not confirmed IS claims while China pressed the Taliban government to protect its citizens.
IS linked the attack to China's treatment of Uighurs, warning of further targeting of Chinese nationals, and circulated the claim widely among supporters online.
China advised citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, urged evacuations and security measures; Pakistan and others condemned the attack amid ongoing regional security concerns.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the incident neutrally, attributing claims to IS while noting police caution and ongoing investigations. They include official reactions (Beijing’s demands), eyewitness and hospital reports, and background on Xinjiang allegations alongside China’s denials. The coverage favors sourced facts and context over evaluative or loaded language.
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