In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban said he was "deeply concerned at this indiscriminate violence" before the polls, which are scheduled to take place next Thursday.
"The Secretary-General extends his condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims. He also sends his wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured by this despicable act." The injured civilians include at least one United Nations staff member.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) warned in a report issued earlier this week with the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) that insecurity was having a serious impac
t on election preparations, particularly for women, but that Afghans were still eager to vote despite these challenges.
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