UN Security Council Condemns Deadly Islamabad Mosque Attack, Urges Accountability

Strong Condemnation from the UN Body

The United Nations Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” the February 6 suicide bombing that targeted a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. In a formal statement, Council members described the attack as “heinous and cowardly,” noting that at least 32 people were killed and dozens were injured.

The bombing took place at the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah and marked one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in recent years. The Council extended condolences to the victims’ families and wished a full and speedy recovery to those injured.

Call for Justice and Global Cooperation

Council members reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms remains one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They stressed the need to hold the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of the attack accountable and bring them to justice.

The statement urged all UN member states to actively cooperate with the Government of Pakistan in ensuring accountability. It also emphasized that acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of motivation, and called on countries to combat terrorism in line with international law.

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Arrests Made Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistani authorities have arrested four alleged facilitators in connection with the attack. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan were involved and accused India of providing financial support. Both India and Afghanistan have denied any role in the bombing. The mosque attack was the second major assault in Islamabad in less than three months, underscoring growing security concerns in the country.

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