Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Afghanistan
The Secretary-General condemns the series of lethal attacks – including today’s suicide bombing at a campaign rally in
Nangarhar Province, on candidates, their affiliates and their supporters – in Afghanistan in the run up to the October
parliamentary elections. He extends his deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and wishes a speedy recovery
to those injured.
The deliberate targeting of civilians is a violation of international humanitarian law. The Secretary-General urges all
parties to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process by creating a safe environment for political candidates to
campaign and for citizens to exercise their right to assemble and vote.
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
New York, 2 October 2018
ends