Chinese mine worker killed in attack claimed by Isis in Afghanistan
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China says it ‘strongly’ condemns attack on its national. China has called on Afghanistan to thoroughly investigate an attack that killed one of its nationals in northern Takhar province. A Chinese citizen, surnamed Li, who was associated with a mining company, was killed by “unknown people” on Tuesday evening, Taliban police spokesman Mohammed Akbar said.
He was travelling to the Dasht-e-Qala district with a translator, who was unharmed in the attack. The man was travelling without informing security officials, who typically accompany Chinese nationals on trips in the country, despite being told to inform “when crossing districts or provinces”, said Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani.
China’s foreign ministry on Thursday said it was "deeply shocked" by the attack, calling on Afghan authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and severely punish the perpetrators. "We urge the Afghan interim government to take resolute and effective measures to ensure the security of Chinese civil institutions and projects in Afghanistan," ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing.
Isis claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the intelligence group SITE. Isis said it targeted a vehicle carrying the Chinese citizen, which led to his death and damage to his vehicle. The outfit said its “soldiers” used a machine gun to target the Chinese man.
