BAN DEPLORES DEADLY ATTACKS AGAINST GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN KABUL

BAN DEPLORES DEADLY ATTACKS AGAINST GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN KABUL
New York, Feb 11 2009 2:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned today's terrorist attacks against government buildings in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which took the lives of at least 20 people and injured many more.

"The Secretary-General is appalled by these coordinated attacks, targeting the people and institutions that are committed to building a better future for Afghanistan," his spokesperson said in a <"http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=3705">statement.

"This horrendous crime was committed against innocent civilians with total disrespect for human life and dignity. The United Nations stands shoulder to shoulder with the Afghan people and Government in condemning today's attacks," the statement added.

Mr. Ban's top envoy to the country also highlighted the fact that the attacks targeted those working to build a better Afghanistan.

"The civil servants that were killed and wounded were serving the people of Afghanistan. Other civilians have also lost their lives. My thoughts are with their families," said Special Representative Kai Eide, who is also head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (<"http://www.unama-afg.org/">UNAMA).

A suicide bombing which struck near several embassies in Kabul last month killed at least two civilians and wounded dozens more.
Feb 11 2009 2:10PM
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