NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack today on a mosque being used as a voter registration center 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.

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General