Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Elbio Rosselli (Uruguay):

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Kabul on 20 January, against a minibus transporting workers of a local media organization, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility.  The attack resulted in at least seven deaths, as well as more than 20 wounded persons.

The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Afghanistan, and they wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the fact that this heinous crime, beyond attacking the lives of civilians, also aims at the right of all Afghans to freedom of expression. -  Read More at the UN

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul

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