We are saddened to receive the news that today’s terrorist attack targeting the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Afghanistan’s Samangan province resulted in loss of many lives.

We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, a swift recovery to the injured and extend our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people of Afghanistan.

We call for an immediate end to violence and urge those who still believe that they can achieve their aims through violence to renounce these acts and work for peace in accordance with the expectations of the Afghan people especially in this period when there is a serious opportunity for peace.