The US Embassy in Kabul warned that peaceful demonstrations are welcome in a democracy, but some narrow political elements used this opportunity to spark violence, resulting in more death and suffering, compounding the grief. A press release from the US Embassy in Kabul stated that US Special Chargé d’Affaires Hugo Llorens said that as Afghans throughout the nation continue to mourn the loss of friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones in the horrific May 31 attack, “I, along with all Americans, stand in unwavering solidarity with our Afghan brothers in the face of this evil act of terrorism.” Llorens said that the enemy seeks to manipulate the people’s anger and sadness to create division and sow instability. The statement added that June 6 offers another opportunity to send that message, as the National Unity Government hosts an unprecedented multilateral gathering of regional stakeholders for the Kabul Process Conference to discuss security, peace and reconciliation, and economic development. The conference will be a visible reminder to all those who seek to harm Afghanistan that the Afghan people are never alone, especially in the wake of last week’s attack. As always, the United States, along with all of Afghanistan’s partners, remains shoulder-to-shoulder with our Afghan brothers and sisters in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow for all Afghans.
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