The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a twin bomb attack in Kabul on September 5 that killed more than 20 people.
IS made the claim on September 6 through their Amaq news agency, saying the bombers had targeted "a gathering of apostates" in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of the Afghan capital.
The same day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) issued a statement condemning the attack as "a cynical act of terror targeting ordinary citizens of Kabul, along with first responders and journalists."
SEE ALSO: At Least 20 People Reported Killed, Including Two Journalists, In Twin Kabul BlastsMore than 70 ohers were injured in the bombings, which targeted a wrestling club in the mostly Shi'ite area.
A suicide bomber blew himself up inside the club, while about 40 minutes later a car bomb went off nearby, targeting rescue workers and journalists.
Since January, there have been at least 17 attacks in Kabul that have killed at least 430 people.