Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Lethal Pakistan Suicide Bombing

 

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

The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s suicide bombing that killed and injured numerous people at an army recruitment centre in Mardan, Pakistan.  He is appalled by the reported use of a minor to commit this terrorist act.  The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Pakistan.

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