Secretary-General Shocked by Fatal Attack on School Bus in Pakistan

 

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

The Secretary-General is shocked by today’s attack near Peshawar, Pakistan, on a school bus carrying young children, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.  The Secretary-General strongly condemns this abhorrent act of terrorism and extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

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