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Afghanistan: IED kills child, injures 3

Type of event:
UXO - Unexploded ordnance

Victims

1

Wounded

3

Date

September 7, 2022

What happened

An improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated in the Hassan Khel area of Paktia province, eastern Afghanistan. The detonation resulted in the fatality of one child and injuries to three others. According to local investigative sources, the children discovered a package resembling a toy and, while engaged in play with the item, it abruptly detonated.

Where it happened

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