UNAMA confirms security incident involving staff member in Bamiyan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has confirmed a security incident involving a staff member in Bamiyan province. The incident occurred on October 21, when a vehicle carrying a UNAMA security official reportedly came under gunfire in Bamiyan city.

While UNAMA did not explicitly confirm the use of gunfire or identify the staff member, local sources identified the individual as Dr. Karim Karimi. Images obtained by local media show damage to the vehicle, including a bullet impact on the windshield and a shattered side window. UNAMA stated that the staff member was unharmed and that the mission is currently gathering information regarding the report.