Qani: Unforgivable Crimes in Afghanistan Have Roots Outside Borders

The Ministry of Interior said that the perpetrators of (Tuesday) attack in front of Kabul Bank’s gate in Kunduz city have roots outside the country.

The spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Abdul Mateen Qani, also stated that the number of casualties from yesterday’s suicide attack in Kunduz has risen to eight, while four others have been injured.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior further said: “According to security findings and certain evidence, the perpetrators of such unforgivable crimes, who are enemies of Islam and the Afghan people, have roots outside the country’s borders and organize their sinister movements from there. We assure you that we will identify, arrest, and bring the perpetrators of such heartbreaking incidents to justice.”

“Our expectation from the Islamic Emirate is to take serious measures against these groups and prevent them from rising again,” said Sarwar Niazi, a military analyst.

This incident has also prompted reactions from some countries around the world.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, condemned the attack, stressing that the Qatari government rejects all forms of violence and terrorist acts, regardless of their causes and motivations.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that took place near a bank in Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan, resulting in deaths and injuries.”

The Turkish Embassy in Kabul also issued a statement condemning all forms of terrorism.

The embassy wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn that Tuesday’s attack in Kunduz caused numerous casualties and injuries. We strongly condemn all forms of terrorism and pray for divine mercy upon the victims, patience for their families, and a swift recovery for the injured.”

“Countries that condemned this act should also cooperate, as regional security is a collective responsibility. If Afghanistan becomes unstable, it is natural that other countries will also face instability,” said Moeen Gul Samkanai, a political analyst.

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, also condemned the attack.

Hamid Karzai’s office stated: “Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai strongly condemned Tuesday’s explosion near Kabul Bank in Kunduz, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. He described the incident as an act contrary to human and Islamic values.”

The responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide attack in Kunduz has been claimed by the ISIS-Khorasan branch.