Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Voter Registration Centre in Afghanistan

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack today on a mosque being used as a voter registration centre in Khost Province, Afghanistan.

The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

The Secretary-General extends his solidarity to Afghan citizens seeking to exercise their constitutional rights and take part in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.