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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UN, February 6 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq.
"The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms today's (February 6 – Xinhua note) attack on worshippers gathered at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan," his statement said.
"The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks on civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. He emphasizes that those responsible must be identified and held accountable," said F. Haq.
A. Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a full and speedy recovery to the injured.
The UN stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, the Secretary-General stressed.
At least 31 people were killed and about 170 others were injured in a blast at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, Pakistani police and government officials said.
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