U.S. Embassy Condemns Suicide Bombing in Kandahar

February 5, 2012

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the suicide bombing that occurred today in Kandahar, killing nine civilians and Afghan National Police, and injuring 19 others. By targeting a busy residential neighborhood, the terrorists have once again demonstrated their utter disregard for the safety and security of the Afghan people.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to those affected by today’s bombing, and their families. The United States will not be deterred in standing with our Afghan partners to defeat the scourge of terrorism.