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Worldwide Condemnation, Solidarity After Deadly Car Bombing in Kabul
The terrorist attack on Saturday in Afghan capital Kabul that killed about 100 people and wounded over 158 more – mostly civilians -, has been widely condemned across the world.
U.S., U.K., NATO, India and others condemned the cowardly ambulance bomb attack in a crowded area, near to old Ministry of Interior building in Kabul City.
Describing the attack as “insane, inhuman, heinous and a war crime,” Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said in a twitter post: “We condemn this terrorist act and share the sorrows and loses of our people. Our priority and focus right now is to help those in need and provide the best treatment for those wounded. This is the moment when we all need to stand together and punch our enemy hard. This is enough!”
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said that Afghanistan is in front-line of the ongoing “imposed” war, insisting the involved countries should “seriously” fight against terrorism with no differentiation.
The U.S. Ambassador to Kabul John R. Bass said in a statement: “I condemn today’s senseless and cowardly bombing in Kabul and those who perpetrated it.”
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. My government and I stand with the brave people of Afghanistan. Their work to create a peaceful, prosperous future for all the citizens of this country is the best response to terrorists and others who know only violence.”
The U.K. Ambassador to Kabul also condemned the attack. Sir Nicholas Kay said: “I condemn in strongest possible terms today’s atrocity in Kabul. All responsible must be brought to justice. @UKinAfghanistan grieves with those lost and injured. Search for peace must continue.”
Meanwhile, the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that he was “appalled” by the “barbaric” attack in Kabul.
“I strongly condemn this terrorist act. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Afghan people,” he said.
India also extended heartfelt condolences to families of the victim and wished fast recovery to the injured people.
“India strongly condemns the barbaric and dastardly terrorist attacks in Kabul today that targeted innocent civilians and the wounded under treatment,” In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
“India stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Afghanistan at this difficult times of mindless violence and terror imposed on them,” the statement read.
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IEA urges World Bank to resume work on 7,000 incomplete projects
Officials at the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) say 7,000 incomplete projects of the World Bank are at risk of destruction in Afghanistan. They call on the World Bank to resume the work of these projects.
According to them, discussions have been held with the World Bank about these projects, but there has been no result yet.
“7,000 incomplete projects are being destroyed, and if the work is not started, these projects will be destroyed. We ask the World Bank to resume the work of these projects as soon as possible,” said Noorul Hadi Adel, the spokesperson of MRRD.
Meanwhile, members of the private sector also ask international institutions to resume their work in Afghanistan.
According to the officials of this sector, with the start of these projects, job opportunities will be provided for thousands of people in the country.
“These projects create employment for our people and the country will grow a lot,” said Mirwais Hajizadeh, a member of the private sector.
However, economic experts stated if the work of these projects does not start soon, they will be destroyed and the investments made in them will be wasted.
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Ten people killed by floods in Helmand
Ten people have been killed and six others injured by floods in Helmand province in the past week, local officials said on Friday.
According to officials, seven of those were members of the same family, and they were killed in Kajaki district last night.
“Most of the people moved from vulnerable areas to high lands and mountains, and thanks Allah the number of casualties is low,” Sher Mohammad Vahdat, the head of information of the Directorate of Information and Culture in Helmand, said adding rescue teams and security forces have been dispatched to help people.
It is said that the telecommunication system has also been disrupted due to the effect of floods in Kajaki district. Floods have also destroyed thousands of acres of agricultural land.
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UN envoy meets Indian foreign minister to discuss Afghanistan
Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with the Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi and discussed issues related to Afghanistan, it was announced on Thursday.
During the meeting, Otunbayeva thanked India for “its critical humanitarian support and longstanding friendship for the Afghan people” and discussed the importance of regional and international cooperation to address prevailing challenges in Afghanistan, UNAMA said on X.
Jaishankar also said on X that the sides exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan.
“Underlined that India has provided wheat, medicines, pesticides and school supplies. Appreciate the role of UN agencies as partners in these endeavors,” he said.
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