Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, condemned the shooting of Hazaras in Daykundi, calling it “atrocious.”
Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, stated in a press briefing that Antonio Guterres emphasized the protection of civilians in Afghanistan.
During the press conference on Friday, September 13, Dujarric added that Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of this attack.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also released a statement on Friday, September 13, expressing sympathy with the victims’ families and calling on the Taliban to investigate and be held accountable for the incident.
In Thursday’s armed attack on Hazara civilians in the village of Qorodal, located between Ghor and Daykundi provinces, at least 14 people were killed and four others wounded.
Hours after the attack, ISIS claimed responsibility, stating they had killed 15 people in the assault.
This incident highlights the ongoing violence and insecurity that ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan continue to face. It underscores the need for stronger international action and pressure to ensure the protection of civilians and accountability for such atrocities.
The global community must rally to support justice for the victims and work towards a peaceful and inclusive Afghanistan where such acts of violence are no longer tolerated.