Bahrain has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque west of Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and led to a number of deaths and injuries, expressing its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims and the Afghan government, and its wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured, a statement by the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Bahrain stands with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and its solidarity with it in its great efforts to combat terrorism, stressing the Kingdom's firm position against all forms of violence and terrorism, as well as calls for the need to strengthen coordination and cooperation among all countries of the world in order to eliminate terrorism,” the statement added.

Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said a bomb had been placed inside the mosque but had no additional details. Police cordoned off the area and helped move the wounded to ambulances and nearby hospitals.

No one took immediate responsibility but a mosque attack earlier this month was claimed by the Islamic State group affiliate.

Mofleh Frotan was among the city's more prominent prayer leaders.

SOURCE: ALBILAD