With many casualties in the suicide bombing in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the US government has acknowledged that a new terrorist attack could occur in Kabul.

It is unpredictable whether each country including the United States can proceed with the evacuation of people smoothly.

In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, a suicide bomber and shootings were carried out near the international airport on the 26th, killing 13 U.S. soldiers and 79 Afghan people, according to Reuters news agency.



It is believed that the extremist organization IS = Islamic State regional organization was involved.



The White House of the United States announced on the 27th that President Biden received a report from the security team that a new terrorist attack could occur in Kabul.



The US military is already on high alert at the airport in Kabul.

The U.S. Department of Defense explained that although several entrances to the airport were closed in response to the suicide bombing, evacuation is still in progress, but as the Biden administration's deadline for withdrawal of troops approaches, including the United States It is an unpredictable situation whether each country can proceed with the evacuation of people smoothly.



Meanwhile, regarding suicide bombings, the Pentagon has announced that there have been two explosions around the entrance to the international airport and nearby hotels, but on the 27th, there was only one explosion around the entrance to the airport. I corrected it.

Impact on medical support Increase in refugees

In Afghanistan, humanitarian assistance is also affected as the turmoil continues.



The WHO (World Health Organization), which provides medical support in Japan, has expressed strong concern about the shortage of medical supplies locally.



Rick Brennan, the eastern Mediterranean regional secretariat that controls Afghanistan at WHO, said at a press conference on the 27th that 97% of the approximately 2,200 medical facilities in the country are functioning, while "medical supplies are left. We have only a few days in stock. We are exploring all the options for delivering goods domestically. "



Brennan also said he couldn't bring supplies to Kabul International Airport, where the explosion occurred nearby, for the next week, and is working with neighboring Pakistani authorities to make adjustments to take advantage of the airport in northern Afghanistan. I made it clear.



According to the WHO, in Afghanistan, after the Taliban seized power, all plans to bring in supplies have been suspended, especially concerned about the impact on children suffering from malnutrition and chronic illness. I am.



In addition, UNHCR, Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly Clements, said, "We are preparing for the worst case of 500,000 new homes being lost," and evacuated in collaboration with UN agencies and NGOs. He showed his thoughts on supporting the people.

UN Security Council strongly condemns suicide bombing

The United Nations Security Council issued a statement on the 27th that it strongly condemned the suicide bombing.



In this, the Security Council stated that "it is intentionally targeting civilians and those who supported their evacuation and must be accused of being extremely abominable," and any terrorist acts were not allowed and were carried out. It is said that it is necessary to take responsibility for the organization that has done so.



He emphasized that "the war on terrorism in Afghanistan is important" to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a hotbed for terrorist organizations.