Doha / Information Office / October 13

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned that attack which targeted an election rally in northeastern Afghanistan, causing deaths and injuries.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons.

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