International Community Condemns Kabul Airport Bombing as a Barbaric Attack...

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The international community united in condemning the bomb attack that occurred on the 26th (local time) outside Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. At least 90 people, including 13 U.S. soldiers, were killed and about 150 injured in the bombing at Kabul Airport that day.

Leaders from the UK and other countries expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, and announced that evacuation operations for their nationals would continue.

According to AFP on the same day, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the attack as a "barbaric assault" in a statement and lamented that "such an event has not happened for decades."

He also said that the evacuation of British nationals from Kabul would continue until the last moment.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab posted on Twitter, "There are no reports of British casualties from the Kabul Airport attack," and stated, "The British military will work closely with allies to provide security and medical support."

Raab also spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and expressed condolences for the American deaths resulting from the terror attack.

The UK government advised its nationals not to go near Kabul Airport due to the risk of further terrorist attacks.

French President Emmanuel Macron also issued a statement that day, saying, "We firmly condemn the terrorists' attack" and "extend our condolences to the families of the American and Afghan victims."

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio strongly condemned the attack on Twitter, writing, "We mourn the deceased and express solidarity with the injured."

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde also wrote on Twitter, "Deep condolences to the families of Americans killed and injured in the Kabul Airport attack," and "Thank you for your efforts that made this historic evacuation operation possible."

The Middle East also joined in condemning the terror attack, especially among pro-American countries.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over the casualties among Americans and Afghans in a statement and reaffirmed its position of "solidarity in fighting all terrorism, violence, and extremism."

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated, "We reject criminal acts that are incompatible with religious principles, morals, human values."

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the "vicious attack," while Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz emphasized, "Our hearts are with the U.S. military and Afghans in Kabul."

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), posted on Twitter that day, "We strongly condemn the horrific terror attack near Kabul Airport," and stressed, "Evacuating as many people as possible from Kabul is the priority."

Additionally, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said regarding the incident, "Civilians must be protected," and "WHO is ready to support medical facilities treating the injured."

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