Govt, UN strongly condemn Dashti Barchi attack

KABUL (Pajhwok): Acting Afghan government and the UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett have strongly condemned the early Friday suicide bombing in the Dashti Barchi area of capital Kabul.

On its Twitter hand, Government Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid strongly condemned the attack and termed it a cowardly unforgivable act.

On his Twitter handle, Mujahid shared the grief of the tragic incident with the victims’ families and offered condolences.

He pledged effective steps would be taken to ensure the arrest and punishment of perpetrators.

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett also condemned the attack and said: “I condemn today’s horrific attack on students @Kaaj Academy #Dasht-e Barchi, #studentsnotargets. Repeat of 2018 #ISKP attack at same location.” “Onslaught on #education for #Hazaras & #Shia must end. Stop attacks on #Afghanistan’s future, stop int’l crimes.”

At least 19 people were killed and 27 others injured in a suicide bombing in an education centre in Dashti Barchi area of Kabul.

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