The United States (US) peace envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, in a tweet on July 14 condemned the Taliban’s attack on the National Directorate of Security (NDS) office in in Aybak city of Samangan Province on July 13, reports Tolo News. “We condemn today's attack. The use of major explosives to detonate a vehicle in a provincial capital is unacceptable and will strengthen those who oppose peace and plays into the hands of spoilers,” Khalilzad said, adding that “All sides must reduce violence.”