U.S. Embassy Condemns Mosque Bombing in Faryab The United States strongly condemns the bombing of a mosque in Maimana city, Faryab Province today. At least 36 people were reportedly killed and 30 injured as they left a mosque after the opening prayers of the holy observation of Eid al-Adhas. This attack against innocent worshippers further demonstrates the insurgency’s lack of respect for religion, faith and its disregard for the safety and security of the Afghan people. Our sympathies go out to those affected by today’s bombing, and we wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. We will continue to stand with the Afghan people and government in the pursuit of a stable, prosperous, and democratic Afghanistan that no longer has to suffer from terrorist acts. ISAF condemns bombing at Faryab Mosque KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 26, 2012) -- The International Security Assistance Force condemns with grave conviction the suicide attack carried out this morning at the Eid Gah Mosque in Maimana, Faryab Province. Dozens were killed or injured in the explosion as they left the mosque after the opening prayers of the holy observation of Eid al-Adha. "I condemn this heinous act, which is an affront to human life, to religious devotion and to the peaceful aspirations of the Afghan people," said Gen. John R. Allen, the ISAF Commander. "I offer my condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed or injured, and the resources of ISAF to help however we can. This violence undertaken at a place of worship, and during Eid, once again shows the insurgency's callous hypocrisy and disregard for religion and faith." "In my recent remarks to commemorate this most holy Muslim observance of Eid al-Adha, I spoke of the admiration I hold for the Afghan people's desire for peace. Today's tragic attack makes this feeling all the more poignant as we -- the Coalition and the Afghan people -- stand together in tireless pursuit of peace." -

Naweed Yousufi Army Freelance Journalist Kabul,AFG