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Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 22:40
Pakistan, Iran condemn deadly blasts in Afghanistan's Bamiyan
By Xinhua
Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 22:40 By Xinhua

Afghan security personnel arrive at a site after two blasts ripped through in the city of Bamiyan on Nov 24, 2020. At least 14 people were killed in central Afghanistan when two blasts ripped through the historic city of Bamiyan, home to many members of the mainly Shiite Hazara ethnic minority, officials said. (STR / AFP)

ISLAMABAD / TEHRAN– Pakistan and Iran condemned on Wednesday the deadly explosions that occurred on Tuesday in the Afghan city of Bamiyan.

Afghan officials said that 17 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured in the twin blasts on Tuesday at a market place in Bamiyan, a relatively peaceful area in the war-shattered country.

Afghan officials said that 17 people were killed and nearly 50 were injured in the twin blasts on Tuesday at a market place in Bamiyan, a relatively peaceful area in the war-shattered country

Pakistan said that the spike in attacks in public places in Afghanistan is an attempt of those who want to harm the country's peace process.

The Pakistani foreign ministry said that Pakistan has noted with concern that, as there is progress in the Afghan peace process, the increased terrorist attacks on civilian targets, including on educational institutions and public spaces, are aimed at undermining the peace efforts.

"We, therefore, continue to underline the need to be vigilant about the designs of the spoilers," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

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"Pakistan strongly condemns blasts in Bamiyan city, which resulted in loss of precious human lives and injuries to several others. We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured in these gruesome attacks," the statement read.

It added that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Afghan nation in this hour of grief and reiterates its commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

Iran's Foreign Ministry also condemned the deadly explosions as "terrorist attacks."

"Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned yesterday's terrorist attacks in Bamyan that killed and injured dozens of civilians, including innocent women and children," the ministry said in a statement published on its official website.

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The note also expressed condolences to the government and people of Afghanistan.


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