On April 30, a double explosion killed and wounded several dozen people, including representatives of national and foreign media outlets, in Kabul. The Afghan wing of terrorist organisation ISIS claimed responsibility.

This terrorist attack ranks among the most serious crimes perpetrated against journalists in Afghanistan over the past few years. We resolutely condemn this barbaric act. We offer our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to those wounded. We are urging the Afghan authorities to do everything necessary to guarantee the safety and security of media personnel.

The terrorist attack once again confirms the importance of an uncompromising struggle against ISIS, which has stepped up its criminal activities in Afghanistan over the past few years.