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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Afghanistan


Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Delivered by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

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 practice their religion must be brought to justice.