The Statement of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Attributable to the Spokesperson against suicide bombing in Kirani Road, Hazara Town ...
The Statement of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Attributable to the Spokesperson against suicide bombing in Kirani Road, Hazara Town
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Quetta, Pakistan, targeting the Hazara community which resulted in more than 86 Hazara killed and nearly 200 wounded, many of them women and children.This is the second terrorist bombing in the same city and against the same community since last month. In the face of this latest attack on religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan, the Secretary-General calls for swift and determined action against those claiming responsibility and perpetrating such actions.
The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of all the victims. He reiterates the strong support of the United Nations for efforts by the Government and people of Pakistan to protect religious and ethnic minorities and to combat the scourge of terrorism.
However, sit-in protest is still continue and no one from government has meet to Hazara community. Further, Hazara masses and Quetta Yakjehti Council announced that tell to the agreement of demands sit-in protest will continue.
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| Hazara Protester in Melbourne, Australia. |
Sit-in continues on third day as nation mourn the biggest tragedy of its history in Pakistan where woman, children and men, indifference of their ages participate in huge number and stand firm with their demand to provide justice to Hazara people and start targeted operation against the LeJ militant organization. On other side Pakistani nation in solidarity with the Hazaras of Quetta have continuously supporting us by organizing protests, rally and sitins through out the Pakistan. The condemnation of the tragic incident of Hazara Town Blast is not bound to Pakistan's border as Hazara communities worldwide are in protest in front Human Right Organization, UN offices and Pakistani Embassies
Pervez Musharraf also comdemn Kirani road suicide attack.
I vehemently condemn this massive attack targeting Hazara Shias in Quetta. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi is a banned outfit that cannot and should not be allowed to act with impunity. The people of Quetta deserve better. PM
