2020 Kabul University attack
On 2 November 2020, three gunmen stormed the campus of Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan. They killed 32 people and wounded 50 others.[1]
| 2020 Kabul University attack | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 34°31′03″N 69°07′56″E / 34.517407°N 69.132309°ECoordinates: 34°31′03″N 69°07′56″E / 34.517407°N 69.132309°E |
| Date | 2 November 2020 |
| Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapon(s) | Guns |
| Deaths | 35 (including three attackers) |
| Injured | 50 |
The attack began around the time government officials were to arrive at the campus for the opening of an Iranian book fair.
The three gunmen were later killed during a fight with security forces.[2] The attack happened at around 11:00 AM in the morning.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility for the attack.[2][3]
2020 Kabul University Attack Media
Tehran's Azadi Tower illuminated as memorials to the attack
References
- ↑ Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 22, in second deadly attack on students in just over a week (2 November 2020)Reuters. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 19 and wounding 22. 2 November 2020. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/kabul-university-attack-hostages-afghan/2020/11/02/ca0f1b6a-1ce7-11eb-ad53-4c1fda49907d_story.html. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ↑ Attack on Kabul University in Afghanistan's capital leaves at least 19 dead. CBS News (2 November 2020). Retrieved 2 November 2020.
