United Nations Radio

The UN Secretary-General on Friday condemned the bomb attack in a mosque in the Upper Dir district of Pakistan, which reportedly killed at least 30 people.

Ban Ki-moon

Media reports indicate that the attack occurred during weekly Muslim prayers on Friday afternoon, a time when mosques are generally packed with worshippers.

A senior government official in Upper Dir is quoted as saying the suicide attacker managed to get into the mosque to detonate the bomb.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the Secretary-General reiterates his rejection of such indiscriminate and reprehensible acts of violence.

He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of Pakistan.

Diane Bailey, United Nations.

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