Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Bombing of Hospital in Pakistan

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

The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist bombing today at the Civil Hospital in Quetta, Balochistan Province of Pakistan.  The targeting of mourners at a civilian hospital makes the attack particularly appalling.

The Secretary-General urges the Government to do its utmost to ensure safety of the population and bring to justice the perpetrators of today’s attack.  He extends his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.  He expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan.