WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday condemned a “senseless” attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, which saw an explosives-laden ambulance blow up in a crowded area killing nearly 100 people.
In a statement, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted there can be “no tolerance for those who support or offer sanctuary to terrorist groups.”
“The Taliban’s use of an ambulance as a weapon to target civilians represents inhumane disregard for the people of Afghanistan and all those working to bring peace to the country,” he said, adding the attack breached “the most basic international norms.”
“All countries who support peace in Afghanistan have an obligation to take decisive action to stop the Taliban’s campaign of violence.”
Although Tillerson did not name any specific countries, Washington has repeatedly accused Pakistan of neglect in cracking down on militant groups such as the Taliban or their Haqqani allies.
President Donald Trump lashed out at Pakistan in early January, denouncing Islamabad’s “lies” and “deceit” in the fight against terrorism — with the US suspending hundreds of millions of dollars in security assistance.
US condemns ‘senseless’ Kabul ambulance attack
Updated 28 January 2018
US condemns ‘senseless’ Kabul ambulance attack
