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Thursday 21 Jan 2016 - 10:45 Makkah mean time-11-4-1437
Terror attack at Bacha Khan University (AP Photo)
New York (IINA) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in the Pakistani city of Charsadda, which killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more.
“He is appalled by such acts of violence and calls for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice,” noted a statement issued by Ban’s spokesperson.
Recalling last year's deadly attack on Peshawar school, which killed more than 150 people, mostly children, the Secretary General reaffirmed that attacks against students, teachers or schools could never be justified.
"The right to education for all must be firmly protected. Schools and educational facilities must be respected as safe and secure spaces,” the statement said.
The UN chief called for proportionate and necessary measures to be taken to ensure that schools in areas of insecurity and conflict are adequately protected. He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan.
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