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Afghanistan condemns terrorist attacks in Egypt

Xinhua, April 11, 2017 Adjust font size:

Afghanistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted two churches in cities of Tanta and Alexandria in Egypt, which killed and injured dozens of people.

"The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan that has been the main victim of the crimes of terrorist groups over the past two decades and is at the forefront of the fight against this phenomenon, believes that terrorism does not represent any religion, culture and nation and all terrorist groups, without differentiation, are common enemies of human society," a statement issued by Afghan Foreign Ministry reads.

On Sunday, the twin bomb attacks in the Egyptian cities of Tanta and Alexandria killed at least 44 people and injured more than 120 others. The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again condemns these terrorist attacks, expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims' families as well as to the friendly and brotherly nation of Egypt and wishes a full recovery for those injured in these incidents," the statement added. Endit