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SHOCKED SECRETARY-GENERAL STRONGLY CONDEMNS DEADLY PAKISTAN BOMBING
18 October 2007
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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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