17 May 2015 - 08:21
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns anti-Shia bust attack in Karachi

The Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani has strongly condemned the bus attack in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday resulting in a toll of 45 dead and some other wounded people.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency - The Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani has strongly condemned the bus attack in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday resulting in a toll of 45 dead and some other wounded people.

Madani described the act of killing Ismaili Shias as barbaric and unjustifiable under any pretext, said an OIC press release.

'The Secretary General expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the people and government of Pakistan. He also prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.'

He also called on the concerned authorities to bring the perpetrators of the heinous act to justice.

'He also called on all the components of the Pakistani society for solidarity and to unite against any attempt aiming at fueling sectarian frictions in the country,' read the press release.




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