UN Mission Describes Terrorist Attack In Kabul As "another Despicable Crime"  

A deadly terrorist attack on Thursday in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has killed scores of civilians and many children are feared to be among the casualties, the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country, UNAMA, has said.

So far, at least 100 casualties have been reported and the number could rise, it added.

The attack occurred in the city's Qalai Nazir neighbourhood, a predominantly Shi'a Muslim area, hitting the Tabayan Cultural Centre where civilians had gathered to commemorate a national day.

The acting head of the UN Mission, Toby Lanzer, condemned the attack and said it is "another truly despicable crime in a year already marked by unspeakable atrocities".

"Crimes like these strengthen our resolve to work with all Afghans who want peace to return to their country in 2018," he added.

According to UNAMA, the Islamic State (or Da'esh) claimed responsibility for the attack.

UN Radio/GBCONLINE
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