UN envoy says Afghan attacks could hit troop support

UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy to Afghanistan warned Tuesday that attacks on international troops after the killing of 16 civilians and the burning of Muslim holy books risked undermining support for their presence in the conflict-stricken country.

The envoy, Jan Kubis, said the killing of international troops in Afghanistan to train local security forces was "unacceptable".

"These malicious acts have potentially profound implications for these essential efforts, for public support for enduring commitment of the international community to assist Afghanistan and its people," Kubis told the UN Security Council. AFP