“We are saddened to receive the news that 5 security guards lost their lives in a terrorist attack against a vehicle carrying UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) employees in Kabul on February 11,” the ministry said.

“We strongly condemn this heinous act of terrorism, wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in the attack, convey our condolences to their relatives, and share the pain of the UN community,” the ministry added.