2020 Kabul University attack

2020 CE.

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On 2 November 2020, three gunmen stormed the campus of Kabul University in Kabul, under the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, killing 32 people and wounding 50 others. The attack began around the time that government officials were expected to arrive at the campus for the opening of an Iranian book fair. The three gunmen were later killed during an exchange of fire with the security forces. The attack occurred at around 11:00 A.M. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP) claimed responsibility. The attack came after months of increased tensions between the Afghan government, the Taliban, and ISIL-affiliated fighters.

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