US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns terrorist attack in Peshawar

February 02, 2023 01:07

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack at a mosque in Peshawar that killed over 100 people, underlining that America "stands" with Pakistan in combating terrorism in all its forms.

A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers on Monday in the mosque in the Police Lines area in Peshawar, killing 101 people and injuring more than 200 others.

The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.

The United States strongly condemns the January 30 bombing at a mosque in Peshawar's Police Lines district, Blinken said in a statement.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the many who lost their lives as a result of this senseless act of terrorism, he said. -- PTI

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