World Vision condemns ‘cowardly’ attack on Kabul airport

Friday, August 27, 2021

August 27, 2021 – World Vision Australia is horrified by the bombings of innocent people outside Kabul airport overnight which have reportedly cost dozens of lives and injured hundreds.

We condemn any attack of this kind, but one which has targeted vulnerable people, including families with children, is a particularly cowardly act.

We call on all parties to immediately make the peace, safety and security of children and their families Afghanistan’s number-one priority. This is especially important at this time when violence could spiral out of control.

The last thing Afghanistan needs is to descend into violence. This country has suffered decades of conflict and instability which have only resulted in huge loss of life, lack of development and the undermining of people’s freedoms and rights.

For more information or for interview requests, contact: Mike Bruce 0403 920 189 or mike.bruce@worldvision.com.au

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For the past 20 years, through a range of holistic, integrated humanitarian projects that promote change and improve well-being, World Vision has been serving the children, families, and communities in Afghanistan. Every year, over 488,600 children and adults' benefit from World Vision Afghanistan’s programs, which currently operate in four provinces and cities throughout Afghanistan.

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