The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack, claimed by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province, took place at a restaurant in a commercial area, resulting in the deaths of six Afghans and one Chinese national, with several others injured, including a child. The Security Council members expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and the nations affected, emphasizing the importance of holding the perpetrators of such acts accountable.
In response to the incident, the Security Council highlighted the critical need to bring to justice those responsible for organizing, financing, and supporting such terrorist acts. They called for active cooperation from all states with relevant authorities to address terrorism effectively. The Council reiterated that terrorism poses a significant threat to peace and security not only in Afghanistan but globally, emphasizing the collective responsibility of all nations to combat terrorism in all its forms.
Following the attack, China urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan in the near future and demanded that Afghanistan take necessary measures to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and institutions in the country. Chinese officials have visited the injured in hospitals to offer condolences and support. The Chinese government strongly denounced terrorism and expressed solidarity with Afghanistan and regional countries in combating terrorist violence. Chinese citizens and entities in Afghanistan were advised to heighten security awareness, enhance safety measures, and relocate from high-risk areas promptly.
