EU, US, NATO, Pakistan condemn Kabul attack

KABUL on Tuesday condemned last night's attack against a residential compound for international organizations.

The attack claimed the lives of over a dozen people and injured more than one hundred.

The European Union extended its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wished a swift recovery to those who were injured.

“This attack, claimed by the Taliban. Violence and the killings of civilians must stop once and for all, so peace the people of Afghanistan deserve and demand can become a reality,” the EU mission in Afghanistan said in a statement.

The European Union reaffirmed once again its strong commitment to standing by the Afghan people and authorities in the fight against terrorism and to support the current international efforts aiming at reaching peace in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, US ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass strongly condemned last night’s attack on Green Village and international partners in Kabul.

“Heartfelt condolences to victims and families, gratitude to Afghan security forces response,” the envoy said in a statement.

NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative SCR, Nick Kay, also added his voice to the condemnation by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg  of recent violence, including last night’s attack on Green Village in Kabul.

 “Be assured that #NATO remains committed to supporting Afghan security forces so Afghans can achieve lasting peace.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist bomb attack at the foreigners’ compound in Kabul that led to loss of several lives.

“We want to express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, as we pray for early recovery of the wounded,” a statement by the Foreign Office read.

The Foreign Office said Pakistan maintained that there was no military solution to the complex issues in Afghanistan.

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