SG/SM/20976
Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Attack on Kandahar, Afghanistan, Mosque
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the despicable attack today on the Imam Baragah mosque in Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences to the bereaved families and wishes those injured a quick recovery.
The perpetrators of this latest crime against civilians in Afghanistan exercising their right to freely practise their religion must be brought to justice.