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In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres said he condemned the bombing \u201cin the strongest terms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call for accountability<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe Secretary-General reiterates that attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable,<\/strong>\u201d the statement said, stressing that those responsible \u201cmust be identified and brought to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished \u201ca full and speedy recovery to those injured.\u201d He also reaffirmed \u201cthe solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Attack during Friday prayers<\/h2>\n

According to media reports, at least 31 people were killed and more than 160 injured when a suicide bomber detonated the explosive device at a Shia mosque in the Tarlai area of Islamabad.<\/p>\n

Police said the attacker opened fire at the gates of the mosque before triggering the explosion after being confronted by security guards.<\/p>\n

A state of emergency has been declared in the capital and hospitals have appealed for blood donations. The attack has been described as the deadliest of its kind in Islamabad in over a decade.<\/p>\n

\u2018Deeply shocked and saddened\u2019<\/h2>\n

The UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mo Yahya, said he was \u201cdeeply shocked and saddened by the horrifying attack at an Imambargah in Islamabad, where people were gathered for Friday prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI extend my deepest sympathies to the victims and their families,\u201d he said, adding: \u201cWe should stand together in opposing such senseless violence.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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