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US vows support in Kabul attack probe as Kabul says culprits based in Pakistan
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The US Embassy in Kabul...the capital of Afghanistan. Home to continuous fighting from 1992 to 1996 between the forces of would-be strongman and Pak ISI/Jamaat-e-Islami sock puppet Gulbuddin Hekmayar and the Northern Alliance, a period which won Hek the title Most Evil Man in the Worldand didn't do much for the reputations of the Northern Alliance guys either.... has vowed support to Afghanistan in investigating and bringing the culprits of the deadly attack on the American University in Kabul. "The U.S. Embassy stands ready to assist Afghan authorities with their continuing investigation in bringing those responsible to justice," a statement by the Embassy said Condemning the attack on the university compound, the US Embassy said "The targeting of Afghan students and university staff who are working to improve the future of Afghanistan is a cruel and cowardly act." "Our thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured, as well as with the victims’ families, colleagues, and friends," said U.S. Ambassador P. Michael McKinley. "We remain strongly committed to the people of Afghanistan who are dedicated to establishing lasting peace and security and building the brightest possible future for their children." Posted by: Fred 2016-08-27 |
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