Afghanistan – Attack against the Institut français in Kabul - Statement by Laurent Fabius

(December 11, 2014)

An attack took place today, Thursday, December 11, against the Institut français in Kabul. I utterly condemn this terrorist act which killed several people and injured several others. There were no French casualties.

I extend my condolences to the victim’s families and friends.

The Embassy of France is mobilized alongside the Afghan authorities in order to assist the injured. A crisis unit has been set up in Kabul and in Paris.

Full light must be shed on this barbaric act; those responsible must be identified and brought to justice.