Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Kai Eide

26 Aug 2009

Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Kai Eide

KABUL - Last night a suicide bomb attack in Kandahar city resulted in the death of at least forty-one civilians and injuries to over eighty others. دری و پشتو

This attack took place in a residential area of the city.

The disregard for civilian lives shown by the perpetrators of this attack is staggering. I offer my deep condolences to all those who have suffered as a result.