Doha / Information Office / August 27  

The State of Qatar has voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack, which targeted a military checkpoint in northern Afghanistan, and left deaths and two injuries.

In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the firm position of the State of Qatar on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.