Civilian Killed in Police-Jihadi Commander Clash - Balkh 2019

Incident
Date
May 7, 2019
Year of incident
2019
Province of incident
Balkh: Balkh
District geolocation of incident

Latitude: 36.7552664690114

Longitude: 66.896803319564

District geolocation of incident (linked Incident)
Balkh
Town/Village
Balkh, Balkh Province
Types of incident
  • Clash
  • Shooting
Conflict parties
  • Afghan National Army (ANA)
  • Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF)
  • Afghan National Police (ANP)
  • Local Militia
  • National Directorate of Security (NDS)
Alleged types of crimes
  • Other Crimes : Attacking civilians
  • Other Crimes : Causing serious bodily or mental harm
  • Other Crimes : Crimes against persons requiring particular protection
  • Other Crimes : Killing
  • Other Crimes : Murder
Regime in place
  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Summary of incident

During a clash between local police and local jihadi commanders in Balkh district, one civilian and one militia member were killed. Five people were wounded in the fighting, including three civilians who were caught in the crossfire between the opposing armed groups.

Source_1

AHRDO Incident Report

Source_2

NYT

No of victims involved
4