UN Secretary-General Condemns Shooting of Hazaras in Daikundi

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the shooting of Hazaras in Daikundi "heinous" and condemned it.

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said at a press conference that António Guterres stressed on the protection of civilians in Afghanistan.

He said at the press conference on Friday that Guterres offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the attack.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also expressed sympathy with the families of the victims in a statement on Friday and called for the Taliban's investigation and accountability in this regard.

At least 14 people were killed and four others wounded in Thursday's armed attack on Hazara civilians in the village of Qarodal, an area between Ghor and Daikundi provinces.

Hours after the attack, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that 15 people were killed in the attack.