|
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned the two terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, stressing "the need to ensure accountability and to bring to justice the perpetrators of these terrorist attacks."
"The secretary-general condemns the two terrorist attacks today in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, reportedly targeting a Christian neighborhood and a district court, respectively," said a statement issued here by Ban's spokesman.
"The secretary-general is saddened by the loss of life," the statement said, adding that he extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
Ban also expressed his solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan, the statement added.
At least 18 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in the two suicide attacks on Friday in the northwest province of Pakistan, reports said.
