President Ashraf Ghani has condemned Tuesday afternoon’s suicide bombing in Kabul that claimed the lives of 20 people. 

The incident took place outside the Supreme Court when a suicide bomber detonated explosives in the car park. 

In a statement issued by the presidential palace, Ghani said the attack was inhumane and an unforgiveable attack. 

He said: “By this act the enemies of the Afghan people once again showed their enmity towards the people.”

Ghani also sent his condolences to the victim’s families and wished the wounded a swift recovery. 

CEO Abdullah Abdullah also condemned the incident. Writing on his twitter account he said: "I condole with the families of the victims in today's terrorist attack in #Kabul. The blood of our people isn't cheap & wont be wasted."

The incident happened in the Macroryan area in Kabul at about 15:45 as Supreme Court staff were leaving work for the day. 

Officials confirmed that in addition to the 20 killed, over 40 people were also wounded.

Officials have also confirmed that a number of wounded are in critical condition and have been taken to the Kabul Emergency Hospital.