The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the violent attacks that were carried out on Sunday in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and in Paktia province. He is particularly troubled by the high toll of dead and wounded, including children.

The Secretary-General calls on the Government of Afghanistan, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force for Afghanistan (ISAF), and the Coalition forces to take the necessary safety and security measures to support those working on the ongoing electoral process.

The Secretary-General expresses his profound condolences to the bereaved families.

New York, 30 August 2004

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