President Karzai Sends Condolences for
Death of Nine Afghan National Army Soldiers in Kandahar Province
Office of the Spokesman
05/05/2005
Presidential Palace, Kabul - H.E. Hamid
Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is
deeply saddened by the news of nine Afghan National Army soldiers
killed in an ambush in Spin Ghar Area of Shah Wali Kot, Kandahar
Province.
In his reaction to the news, the President said:
"I am deeply saddened by this incident, and I send my heartfelt
condolences to the families of the victims".
The President asked the relevant authorities to
investigate the details of the incident and to bring the culprits
to justice as soon as possible. The President appreciates the
contributions of the Afghan National Army in providing security
to the people of Afghanistan and deeply regrets such incidents
targeting people dedicated to their country.
Released by the Office of the Spokesman to the
President Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
For further information, please contact:
• Khaleeq Ahmad, Tel. 00 93 70 286 853
• Anosha Ahmadi, Tel. 00 93 70 28 99 86
