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U.S. condemns suicide attack in Kabul

Xinhua, July 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

The United States on Saturday condemned the devastating suicide attack in Kabul which killed over 60 Afghans and wounded hundreds of others.

"We offer (Afghan) President Ghani whatever assistance he may require as his government investigates and works to bring the murderers to justice," said the U.S. Department of State in a statement.

"Attacks like these only strengthen our resolve to continue our mission in Afghanistan and deepen our support for the people and government there," said the State Department.

At least 61 people were killed and another 207 wounded in the Afghan capital on Saturday when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-packed clothing among a large crowd of demonstrators demanding that a major regional electric power line be routed through their home province. Endit