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SAA event in Herat, Deh Mehri, Injil District area, Afghanistan on Fri 10th April 2026

10th April 2026

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On April 10, unknown gunmen opened fire on civilians near a shrine of Sayed Mohammad Agha in Deh Mehri village in Injil District of Herat Province killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens, with casualties feared to rise, reports Afghanistan International. The area is predominantly inhabited by Shia community. Amu TV adds that the attack was carried out by four-armed men on motorcycles who intercepted the group of civilians. The attackers, their faces covered, reportedly robbed the victims of money, phones and jewelry before separating men and women and opening fire.

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