Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
2017 Kabul Protests Following Deadly Bombing
Category
Political
Date
2017-06-02
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 2 June 2017, citizens gathered in Kabul following a devastating truck bombing that struck the capital days earlier. Demonstrators demanded increased accountability from government officials and improved security measures. The protest quickly grew in size as civil society groups joined the movement. Tensions rose when security forces attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to fatalities and injuries. These events would spark the wider “Uprising for Change” movement later in the month.