Turkey Condemns Double Blast in Afghan Capital

Published April 30th, 2018 - 03:54 GMT
Afghan security personnel gather as they keep watch near the site of a suicide bomb attack. (AFP/ File Photo)
Afghan security personnel gather as they keep watch near the site of a suicide bomb attack. (AFP/ File Photo)

The Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the twin blasts in Afghan capital Kabul, which killed at least 22 people and injured 39 others.

"We learned with deep sorrow that many people were killed and wounded at a twin terrorist attack perpetrated today in Kabul," the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry "strongly" condemned the "heinous terrorist attacks" and wished speedy recovery to the wounded and conveyed its condolences to the relatives of the deceased.

At least 22 people, including journalists were killed and 39 others injured in two suspected suicide blasts in capital Kabul during the morning rush hour Monday, according to police and health officials.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the twin blasts.

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