Statement by the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator, Toby Lanzer

Kabul, 9 May 2019

This year in Afghanistan Ramadan has got off to a very bloody start with civilians in various parts of the country yet again bearing the brunt of violence perpetrated by parties to the conflict.

Yesterday’s high profile incident in a busy Kabul neighbourhood, targeting a non-governmental organization maimed and claimed the lives of many civilians.
Such attacks or, indeed, any others that result in death or injury to civilians cannot be justified, and I call on parties to the conflict to protect and respect the safety of all civilians, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.