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United Nations Security Council statement on terrorist attacks in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Kabul on 10 January 2017, which resulted in more than 120 people killed or injured, and the suicide bomb attack in Helmand, in which more than 13 were killed…
United Nations statement on attacks in Kabul and Kandahar
NEW YORK - The United Nations condemns the terrorist attacks near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul and the residence of the Provincial Governor of Kandahar. The despicable attacks reportedly killed dozens of people. The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan and the Governor of Kandahar…
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Afghanistan
NEW YORK - At the 7771st meeting of the Security Council, held on 14 September 2016, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in Afghanistan”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council: “The Security Council…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that occurred on August 24 in Kabul, targeting students of the American University of Afghanistan, which resulted in at least 13 people dead, including six students from this…
United Nations statement of condolence to the people of Afghanistan
KABUL - On the occasion of the national day of mourning for those killed in yesterday’s attack in Kabul, the United Nations in Afghanistan expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the people of Afghanistan. The United Nations joins in mourning the loss of so many and wishes a quick…
Statement by UN Envoy Tadamichi Yamamoto condemning the attack targeting civilians attending peaceful demonstration in Kabul
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I condemn in the strongest possible terms today’s deadly attack that killed and maimed hundreds of civilians gathered to peacefully demonstrate in Kabul city. Preliminary figures indicate that the attack killed at least 59 civilians and injured…
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that occurred on 23 July, in Kabul for which local affiliates of ISIL [Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da’esh] has claimed responsibility. Two explosions occurred at…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on attacks in Afghanistan
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General condemns today’s terrorist attack in Kabul. This despicable crime targeted citizens peacefully exercising their fundamental human rights. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with the people and…
Statement by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I wish all Afghans Eid Mubarak. As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a month of fasting and worship, I hope that families around Afghanistan will be able to come together in peace, in an environment free of fear and violence…
Statement by Tadamichi Yamamoto condemning the attack targeting Afghan National Police in Kabul
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan, I condemn today’s attack in Kabul that targeted Afghan National Police (ANP) cadets and their instructors, killing 33 and injuring 71 others. Earlier today, the Taliban launched a two-stage suicide attack, in Kabul province’s Paghman district…