STATEMENT: Condemning the Assassination of Abdul Wase Ghafari

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesperson


For Immediate Release

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO

November 06, 2020 

Condemning the Assassination of Abdul Wase Ghafari

The United States condemns the assassination of Abdul Wase Ghafari, the father of Mayor Zarifa Ghafari, in Kabul. Since I awarded Mayor Ghafari the International Women of Courage Award in March 2020, she has survived two assassination attempts. We extend our deepest condolences to Mayor Ghafari, her family, and her community.

Every effort must be made to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice. The United States stands with Mayor Ghafari and the people of Afghanistan.