Saudi Arabia condemns bombing near educational center in Afghan capital Kabul

Riyadh, Aug 21 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia on Friday expressed its condemnation and strong disapproval of the bombing that occurred near an educational center in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which left dozens injured. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s complete rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, and expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan, both the government and the people, in light of this tragic incident. It also conveyed its wishes for the swift recovery of the injured and for the Afghan people to enjoy security, peace, and stability. On Monday, a hand grenade explosion in the courtyard of a school and a private educational center in western Kabul injured at least 42 children, aged between 9 and 14. (End) E.S. / A.M.S.