Date: January 5, 2015

Location: Nawzad District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Victims:

Three civilians killed (including one woman, identities not provided) Two civilians injured (identities not provided)

Perpetrators: Anti-government armed group

Incident Type: Mortar attack on civilian target

Claimed Responsibility: None specified

Narrative:

On January 5, 2015, a mortar attack was carried out on a residential house in the Nawzad district of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The attack resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including one woman, and injuries to two other civilians. The attack was attributed to anti-government armed groups operating in the area. While the specific group responsible was not named in initial reports, it was noted that the Taliban was the primary armed group fighting against the government in Helmand province at that time. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack, including the specific intended target and the identities of those responsible, were not clearly established in the immediate aftermath of the incident.