Many civilians were killed in a recent attack (reportedly by the Taliban) on a United States Consulate in western Afghanistan.
Although no Americans were among the dead, the attack certainly sheds light on a continuing security problem and the areas continues to stabilize following U.S.’s entry following the 9/11 attacks over a decade ago.
ISAF has posted a statement regarding the matter on their Facebook page.
From NBC News:
Violence started at around 5:30 a.m. (9 p.m. ET) when a truck drove to the consulate’s front gate, American officials said.
“The attackers — possibly firing rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles — commenced attacking Afghan protective forces on the exterior of the gates and contracted security guards,” State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said in a statement. “Shortly after, the entire truck exploded, extensively damaging the front gate.”
It “appears some attackers were wearing suicide explosive devices,” she added.