The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) voiced its strong condemnation of the recent escalation in terrorist attacks and suicide bombings targeting the government and civilians in public space in Afghanistan.

The OIC Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen condemned strongly the blast in Kandahar city today, 22 May 2018, which claimed the lives of at least 16 people and injured many others. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the wounded speedy recovery.

The Secretary General reiterated OIC’s policy of support to Afghan owned and Afghan led peace initiatives and underscored that OIC and its Member States are unconditionally committed to peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan.