UN Condemns Attack Against Convoy Of Election Workers In Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today condemned an attack, two days ago, against a convoy
transporting election materials in Kandahar province that resulted in the death of one person and the wounding of
another.
“UNAMA condemns any violence that undermines the electoral process, and especially that which harms individuals working
for or supporting the elections,” said a spokesman for the mission, Adrian Edwards. As the Afghan people had
demonstrated their unambiguous support for democracy, anyone disrupting the elections is working against the interests
of the Afghan people, he added.
He also conveyed UNAMA’s sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
With UNAMA facilitation, Afghans are currently making preparations for parliamentary, provincial and district elections,
scheduled for 18 September.