Doha - information office - December 10

 The State of Qatar expressed Thursday its strong condemnation of the assassination of Afghan journalist Malala Maiwand in an armed attack in the city of Jalal-Abad in Afghanistan, describing it as a heinous crime against humanity and the freedom of expression.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed, in a statement released today, that it was important that world countries cooperate to protect journalist and ensure the perpetrators of the crime are held accountable and presented to justice.

The statement stressed that the State of Qatar will continue its efforts along with the international community and its strategic allies to support the Afghan negotiations currently taking place in Doha to achieve permanent and comprehensive peace in Afghanistan.