H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan Strongly Condemns the Suicide Attack
in Kandahar City
Office of the Spokesman
06/01/2005
H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic
of Afghanistan strongly condemned the suicide attack at the
mourning ceremony of Late Mawlawi Abdullah Fayaz and called
it an act of cowardice by the enemies of Islam and the enemies
of the peace of Afghan people.
At least 20 mourners were martyred and many others were injured
by a suicide bomber at a gathering to mourn the death Mawlawi
Abdullah Fayaz at Abdul Rab Akhund Mosque in Kandahar City this
morning.
The President called the attack on a mosque an
act of non-muslim and defeated terrorists. H.E. added: Mosque
is a Home of God and place of worship; those attacking it are
unbelievers and despicable enemies of Islam and Afghanistan.
President Karzai said: the Muslim people of Afghanistan
recognize the culprits of this un-Islamic act and know that
it was carried out by the enemies of Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan is passing through a sensitive
period in its history, and with the parliamentary elections
getting closer, the enemies attempt to sabotage the process.”
said the President.
Mr. President called on the people to be vigilant
to not allow foreigners to conspire against their national security.
Mr. President has established a commission consisting
of representatives of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and National
Defense, and National Security Directorate to carefully investigate
this terrorist act and take all necessary and appropriate actions.
He offers his heartfelt condolences to the
relatives and friends of the martyred and prays for the speedy
recovery of the injured.
