Egypt Condemns Killing of Female Judges in Kabul

On Tuesday, Egypt strongly denounced the killing of two female judges in the Afghan capital Kabul.

In an official statement, Egypt's Foreign Ministry extended its sincere condolences to the Afghan government and people, as well as the families of the deceased.

"Egypt stands by the Afghan government and people in its war against all forms of terrorism, violence, and extremism," the statement read.

On Sunday, gunmen opened fire on a car carrying two female judges working for the Supreme Court, in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan.

The incident took place in Taimani district, Police District 4 of the city.

The court supreme Ahmad Fahim Qaweem said that the attack happened as they were heading to their office.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Taliban militant group has conducted scores of targeted attacks against civilians and military officials in recent years. The armed outfit considers anyone working for the government, NATO, and U.S.-led troops as a target.