SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS KANDAHAR SUICIDE BOMBING

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the suicide bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, yesterday that killed an estimated 80 people.  This attack is yet another tragic reminder of the insecurity in Afghanistan that is undermining concerted attempts by the international community and the Government of Afghanistan to rebuild the country after decades of war.  The contrast between those who take innocent lives so brutally and senselessly, and those working with Afghanistan’s Government and people to build a better future, could not be more stark.  No grievance or political purpose can justify such attacks.  The Secretary-General sends his condolences to the families of those killed, his hopes for a swift recovery to those injured, and his sympathies to President Karzai and his Government on this tragic occasion.

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