Afghanistan: Shiite and other minorities living in fear
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 09:07 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
An attack on a Shiite place of worship in Herat killed at least 11 people, leaving the community feeling vulnerable despite Taliban pledges to protect them.
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