UN chief condemns suicide bombing in Pakistan
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the deadly suicide bombing at a political rally in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.
Returns say no fewer than 54 people were killed and 83 injured in the attack, which occurred in Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
International media reported on Monday that the Islamic State has claimed responsibility.
UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq at a news conference in New York said the secretary general commiserated with the victims’ families and wished a prompt recovery to the wounded. The UN chief also called on the Pakistani authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
“The secretary general denounces all instances of terrorism and deliberate, targeted attacks against civilians and stands in solidarity with the government and the people of Pakistan in combating this scourge,” Mr Haq said.
Also, in a post on Twitter, the UN Office in Pakistan strongly condemned the attack.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a quick recovery,” it added.
(NAN)
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