UN Condemns Terrorist Attack in Baghdad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the terrorist bombing in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad that reportedly killed more than 200 people in a busy shopping street.
The Secretary-General "condemns" the terrorist attack and "is appalled by the utter disregard for human life displayed by the perpetrators, who struck as residents prepared for Eid al-Fitr celebrations," Mr. Ban's spokesperson said in a statement.
The Secretary-General appeals to the people of Iraq to reject any attempts to spread fear and undermine the unity of the country, calling on the Government to ensure that the perpetrators of this horrific crime are brought to justice as soon as possible, the spokesperson added, as reported by the UN News Center.
In the statement, Mr. Ban expressed his deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and to the Government and people of Iraq, wishing the many injured a speedy recovery. He also wished the people of Iraq a peaceful remainder of the holy month of Ramadan.
According to reports, a bomb hit a neighborhood of Karrada on Sunday, and Daesh claimed responsibility. Security and medical officials said on Monday at least 213 people were killed in the suicide bombing, making it one of the deadliest ever terrorist attacks in Iraq.
