UN Secretary General expressed strong condemnation on the attack on Kabul Hotel, China also said - extremely humiliating
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack on the Kabul Hotel, in which many people have suffered casualties.
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Kabul Hotel Attack: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the attack on the Kabul Hotel, in which many people have suffered casualties. “The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a hotel in Kabul on 12 December, which resulted in the deaths of many people,” said Stephen, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. wish to be." Dujarric said in a statement.
The Secretary General calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable
At the same time, he said that "the Secretary-General called for the perpetrators to be held accountable. He reiterated that attacks against civilians and civilian objects are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law." At least three people were reportedly killed in a gun attack targeting a hotel frequented by Chinese visitors. Two foreigners were also injured in this incident.
Hotel attack three attackers killed
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said the attack on the hotel in the Shar-e-Nawa area of Kabul ended with three attackers killed. Mujahid said all the guests were evacuated safely and no foreign nationals were killed in the attack. The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan on Monday condemned an attack on a hotel in Kabul that resulted in civilian casualties, including Chinese nationals.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said - extremely humiliating terrorist attack
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a tweet, "Violence in Afghanistan serves no purpose other than to exacerbate the pain of more than 40 years of war. We stand in solidarity with the victims." During a press conference on 13 December, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that this was an extremely deplorable terrorist attack.
Chinese Embassy should also look into the attack from the Afghan side - Wenbin
"In the wake of the attack, the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan immediately lodged a serious representation with the Afghan Interim Government and asked the Afghan side to make every effort to locate and rescue the Chinese nationals," he said. Wenbin said that the Chinese embassy has also asked the Afghan side to look into the attack. The Chinese side called on the Taliban to bring the perpetrators to justice and effectively strengthen the safety and security of Chinese citizens and institutions in Afghanistan.