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UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday condemned a terrorist attack in Afghan capital of Kabul that struck a peaceful demonstration.
Earlier on Saturday, at least 61 people were killed and more than 200 others wounded after an explosion ripped through a peaceful demonstration in western Kabul.
"This despicable crime targeted citizens peacefully exercising their fundamental human rights," said a statement released by Ban's spokesperson.
"The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of Afghanistan," said the statement.
"He calls for those responsible for this attack to be brought to justice," it added.
The attack took place when thousands of people were holding a demonstration to register their protest over change in route of a major electricity line.
The extremist group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. Enditem
