Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

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

The Secretary-General condemns the two terrorist attacks today in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, reportedly targeting a Christian neighbourhood and a district court, respectively.  He stresses the need to ensure accountability and to bring to justice the perpetrators of these terrorist attacks.

The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life.  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.