WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES – The UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the recent suicide bombing in Kabul, calling terrorism one of the most serious threats to peace and security in Afghanistan and globally.
In a statement on Thursday, September 5, UNSC members expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery to those injured in the “heinous” attack.
“The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security in Afghanistan, as well as in the world,” part of the statement reads.
The suicide bombing occurred on Monday, September 2, outside the Taliban-run Attorney General office in the Darulaman neighborhood of Kabul city.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear. The Taliban authorities reported six killed and 13 injured, while local sources reported at least 30 people killed and dozens more injured.
KabulNow reporter has identified five of the victims, all from Badakhshan province, who were employees of the Attorney General’s office under the previous government and continued their work after the Taliban takeover.
The attack was claimed by ISIS-K, the local branch of the Islamic State, which said that it targeted Taliban prosecutors and resulted in 45 casualties.
ISIS-K described the attack as a retaliatory act for the Taliban’s transfer of its detained members to the Bagram military detention facility in Parwan province.
Members of the Security Council emphasized the need to hold accountable and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of acts of terrorism.
They urged all countries to actively cooperate with relevant authorities, in accordance with their obligations under international law and UNSC resolutions, to combat terrorism globally.
“The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever, and by whoever committed,” they said.
Despite the Taliban’s claims of maintaining nationwide security and dismantling ISIS-K, Afghan citizens–particularly ethnic and religious minorities–are increasingly concerned for their safety as they continue to be targeted and killed by terrorist groups throughout the country.
