Doha - Information Office - October 15 

The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of an explosion that targeted a mosque in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, which led to deaths and injuries.

In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position of rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of the motives and reasons. The statement also stressed the State of Qatar's complete rejection of targeting places of worship and terrorizing civilians.

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