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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Suicide Bomb Attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Delivered by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the suicide bombings at Hangu mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and at a religious procession in Mastung, Balochistan, Pakistan. The attacks reportedly killed at least 57 people, including children, and injured around 70 others. It is particularly abhorrent that the attacks occurred at a place of worship and during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
He extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a prompt recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism.
He extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a prompt recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism.