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SG/SM/11228

SHOCKED SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DEADLY PAKISTAN BOMBING

18 October 2007
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/11228
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

SHOCKED SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DEADLY PAKISTAN BOMBING


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:


The Secretary-General is shocked to hear that the convoy of Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who arrived in Karachi a few hours ago, was attacked by two roadside bombs, reportedly killing more than 100 people and injuring many more.


The Secretary-General strongly condemns this terrorist attack and expresses condolences to the families of the victims.  He trusts that all political forces will act together to strengthen national unity.


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