The Secretary-General condemns the attacks on 20 June in Badakhshan province and Kabul city, Afghanistan. In the Kishem district of Badakhshan province, an improvised explosive device (IED) in a market area killed and injured dozens of civilians, including children. In Kabul, a suicide attack in a crowded area killed and injured a number of Nepalese contractors, including diplomatic security guards, as well as Afghan civilians. Meanwhile, another IED attack injured several civilians, including a provincial council member.

The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Afghanistan and Nepal. He calls for those responsible for these indiscriminate attacks to be brought to justice.