Abdul Mateen Qani

Abdul Mateen Qani is a spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry, operating under the Taliban government. He is newsworthy due to his role as the official spokesperson providing information regarding a recent suicide bombing in Kabul. Specifically, he confirmed to The New York Times that the attack on a Chinese restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw neighborhood was carried out by a single individual. This attack, which killed seven people and injured others, has been claimed by the Islamic State. Qani's statements are significant as they provide official confirmation of the event and contribute to the understanding of the security situation in Kabul, particularly concerning attacks targeting areas frequented by foreigners and the ongoing threat posed by ISIS.