US Condemns Attack On Religious Gathering In Kabul - State Dept.

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published November 21, 2018 | 04:54 AM

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st November, 2018) The United States is committed to peace in Afghanistan and strongly condemns a suicide bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kabul on Tuesday, Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement.

A bomb went off inside a banquet hall in the Afghan capital when people gathered to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Afghanistan's Health Ministry said at least 50 people died in the attack.

"The United States strongly condemns the attack in Kabul today at a religious gathering," Nauert said on Tuesday.

"The United States remains committed to peace and stability in Afghanistan, and stands by the people of Afghanistan who want peace and a future free from these horrific acts of violence."

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani declared Wednesday a day of national mourning. No group has reportedly claimed the responsibility.

The UN mission in the country said it was "outraged" by the bombing of a gathering that bears special religious significance. UN human rights teams are working to establish facts, it added.