Doha / Information Office / July 06

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the bombing of a mosque in Ghazni province in southeast Afghanistan, killing two people and injuring others.

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

It stressed Qatar's total rejection of targeting places of worship and intimidating civilians.

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