UN Envoy in Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto paid his condolences to family and friends of the victims who lost thier lives in the Kabul attack.

“I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to family and friends of the victims, all civilians, who once again suffered indescribable loss in the recent violence in northeast Afghanistan, in Kabul and elsewhere across the country,” he added.

In a statement, he emphasized the urgency of ending the conflict through a negotiated settlement to end the violence happened this week across Afghanistan.

“There were scores of civilian casualties.”

“In the context of so much suffering, now is the time to seek unity and solidarity. I have spoken with a broad spectrum of Afghanistan’s leaders, highlighting the importance of unity during this period leading to elections.Ensuring security in Kabul, and across the country, is an urgent priority, asthis country continues to experience high numbers of civilian casualties,” he added.

He added, “as I have said repeatedly, the ultimate objective in Afghanistanmust be a negotiated intra-Afghan settlement to the conflict. Meaningful steps must take place now to obtain an immediate and nationwide halt to violence. The United Nations stands ready to help.”

He further went on saying, “I urge all members of the international community to continue to help put an end to this violence and support theprogress made in building the foundations for a stable and lasting peace. I urge all parties, here in Afghanistan and abroad, to seize any opportunity for peace and come together in meaningful negotiations.”



