Dozens more were injured at the Kaaj tuition center, in the Dasht-e-Barchi area west of the capital, where the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAFP) is located.UNAMA) note in a tweetHazara and Shia majority area.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but affiliates of the terrorist group ISIL, or Daesh, often target the Hazara minority in Afghanistan.
Terrible fury
“The UN family condemns the outrage, sends its deepest condolences to all who are mourning” said the mission.
According to reports, the attacker fired at guards outside the facility, then into a classroom before detonating a bomb. Hundreds of students are believed to have been in the room at the time.
United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEFissued a statement saying it was “Horrible by the terrible attack” early Friday morning.
‘Disgusting act’
“This appalling act has claimed the lives of dozens of teenage girls and severely injured many others. The victims were preparing for the university entrance exam.
“UNICEF extends its sincere condolences to all the families affected by this terrible event and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.”
The agency says that any violence in any educational setting is “never acceptable”.
“Such places must be a peaceful paradise where children can learnbe with friends, and feel safe as they build skills for their future,” the statement continued.
“Children and young people are not and should never be the target of violence. Once again, UNICEF reminds all parties in Afghanistan to abide by and respect human rights, ensure safety and protection of all children and young people.”
Educating a ‘fundamental right’: Guterres
In a statement released by his Spokesperson Later in the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack.
“Education is a fundamental right and an essential driver of peace and sustainable development. The Secretary-General reiterated his call for all parties to ensure the protection of civilians. He also called on the authorities to de facto protect the right of all Afghans – regardless of ethnicity or gender – to access education in a safe and confidential manner. ”
The area where the attack took place is a predominantly Shia area and is home to the Hazara minority, who have historically been one of the most severely persecuted groups in Afghanistan.
This abuse has not stopped since the Taliban took power in a coup in August last year, according to a report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan Richard Bennett.
Ethnic size
In his report to Dong Nhan Quyen Association on September 6, Mr. Bennett detailed how Hazara communities have suffered many forms of discriminationnegatively affect their economic, social, cultural and human rights.
“There are reports about Arbitrary arrest, torture and other ill-treatment, summary execution and enforced disappearance,” emphasized the Special Rapporteur. “In addition, an increase in inflammatory speeches is being reported, both online and in some mosques during Friday prayers, including calling for the killing of Hazaras. .”
The leading rights expert, who works as an independent, also explains how Afghanistan’s de facto rulers have appointed the Pashtuns “to senior positions in the government structure in the provinces under the control of the Afghan government.” Hazara dominates.”
This has led to the forced expulsion of Hazaras and the imposition of a religious tax against Shia principles, Mr. Bennett said.
