Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House spokesperson, condemned the suicide attack on a cultural center in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, in a statement on Thursday, December 28. Reports indicate that following several suicide attacks on a Shia cultural center and the Afghan Voice news agency (AVA) in western Kabul, at least 41 people were killed and many others injured. In her statement, the White House spokesperson expressed condolences to the victims' families and stated that the United States strongly condemns today's brutal attack on a cultural and social center in Kabul, Afghanistan. Ms. Sanders emphasized that the U.S. stands with the government and people of Afghanistan and will cooperate with the Afghan National Unity Government to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. In this context, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, the President of Afghanistan, described Thursday's attacks as a 'crime against humanity' and an 'unforgivable' act. Bahram Qasemi, the spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, also strongly condemned the suicide attack on a cultural center and the office of a news agency in Kabul. Reuters reports that hours after the attack on the Shia cultural center and the Afghan Voice news agency (AVA) in western Kabul, the Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack. Wahid Mujrooh, the spokesman for Afghanistan's Ministry of Health, stated that in the Thursday attacks, 41 people were killed, including four women and two children. He also reported that the number of injured in this incident was 84, with most of the injured suffering from burns. Nasrat Rahimi, spokesman for the Deputy Minister of Interior of Afghanistan, stated that the target of this attack was the Tabi'an cultural center belonging to Shia Muslims. According to this Afghan official, three explosions occurred at this center. Meanwhile, Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, stated in a statement that the attack on the Afghan Voice news agency and the Tabi'an center was not carried out by their group.
The U.S. Condemns Suicide Attack on Cultural Center in Kabul
A suicide attack on a Shia cultural center in Kabul resulted in at least 41 deaths and many injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The U.S. and Afghan officials condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for justice against the perpetrators. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan and the targeting of minority communities.
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📰 What Happened
A suicide attack on a Shia cultural center in Kabul resulted in at least 41 deaths and many injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted a cultural and social center, emphasizing the ongoing violence against minority communities in Afghanistan.
- At least 41 people were killed, including women and children.
- ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after it occurred.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced ongoing violence and instability, particularly targeting Shia Muslims by extremist groups like ISIS. The international community remains concerned about security and humanitarian issues in the region.
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