Qatar Strongly Condemns Explosions in Afghanistan

Explosions in Afghanistan

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the explosions that targeted a mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and three separate areas in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, which led to deaths and injuries.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of the motives and reasons; and affirmed the State of Qatar's total rejection of targeting places of worship and intimidating innocent people.

The Ministry expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

17 Killed, 37 Injured in Successive Explosions in Afghanistan

More than 17 people were killed and 37 others were injured in a series of successive explosions targeting a mosque in Kabul, and three passenger buses in Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, on Wednesday.

Local officials said that an explosion targeted worshipers inside a mosque in the capital, killing five people and wounding 22 others. Meanwhile, 12 people were killed and 15 others wounded after explosive devices targeted the three passenger buses.

All the victims were civilians, including women and children, the officials added.

(QNA)