KABUL - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack in Kabul today which reportedly killed tens of Afghan civilians, a number of international troops and left several dozen other Afghan civilians injured.

"This senseless violence and killing of innocent civilians and those working together with Afghans in bringing stability to this country should be brought to an end," Mr de Mistura said.

The Special Representative offers his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.