IS-K Claims Assassination of Taliban Culture Official in Badakhshan Province
The Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group claimed responsibility for the targeted killing of Zabihullah Amiri, the Taliban-appointed head of information and culture for Badakhshan province. Amiri and his guard were shot dead by gunmen while traveling toward the provincial capital, Faizabad. The attack, confirmed by the Taliban ministry, highlights the persistent internal threat posed by IS-K, which continues to target high-ranking officials to undermine the Taliban's claims of providing nationwide security and control.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Conflict: Afghanistan Conflict
Category: assassination
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Dawn