Suicide Attack In Kabul

The Taliban on Saturday raised the casualty toll from a hand grenade explosion during a cricket game in the capital of Kabul the previous day, saying two civilians at the stadium died from the blast

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium which killed at least 19 civilians."I strongly condemn Friday's attack at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium, which claimed the lives of at least 19 civilians & caused additional casualties. Attacks against civilians and civilian objects are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law," the UN chief tweeted.According to initial reports, an explosion tore through the stands at Kabul's International Cricket Stadium in the Chaman Hozori area of the capital at around 16.10 during a T20 match between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Pamir Zalmi. Local hospitals have reported receiving many victims.Separately, the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, strongly condemned the atrocious attack.Alakbarov who was present at the stadium at the time of the attack to address ...

India has told the UNSC that these attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists

The blast happened in a crowded area of the city where several high-profile organisations including the European Union have offices