NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday condemned the heinous attack on a School bus in Khuzdar district of Balochistan province.
“This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of at least 6 Pakistani nationals, including 4 school-going children, along with 53 injured, 39 of them children,” a press statement issued by the 15-member Council said.
“The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of Pakistan, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.”
The council states that terrorism in any form is a serious threat to international peace and stability, adding that the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism should be held accountable and brought to justice.
The Council members urged all States to cooperate actively with the Government of Pakistan in this regard.
“The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever, and by whomsoever committed,” the statement said.
