UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, on Monday, condemned the suicide attack on Shia Mosque in Kabul, killing at least 30 people and injuring scores of others.
The Spokesperson to the secretary-general, Stephane Dujarric, said at a press briefing in New York
that any deliberate target on civilians was a crime against humanity.
Dujarric said “the secretary-general condemns today’s attack in Kabul targeting civilians gathered for worship.
“The suicide bombing at a Mosque where Shia Muslims had gathered follows two similar attacks last month.
“Attacks which deliberately target civilians exercising their right to freely practice their religion are clear violations of fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law.”
He noted that Ban had extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured speedy recovery.
He also expressed solidarity with the people and Government of Afghanistan and urged that those responsible for the attacks be brought to justice.
The Islamic State had claimed responsibility for the suicide attack inside Baqir-ul-uloom Mosque as Shia Muslims marked Arbaeen period.
More than 80 people were injured, according to Ismail Kawoosi, a Spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health.
The number of dead, which included at least one child, might rise, the spokesman said. (NAN)
