UN chief condemns bloody mosque attack in Pakistan

Xinhua News Agency

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday, Mar. 4, condemned the suicide bomb attack inside a Shiite mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan.

“Houses of worship should be havens, not targets. I condemn today’s horrific attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, during Friday prayers,” he tweeted. “My condolences to those who have lost loved ones, and my solidarity with the people of Pakistan.”

The suicide bomb attack left at least 56 people dead and nearly 200 others injured, according to hospital and police officials. (Xinhua) – bny

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