OIC condemns terrorist attack in Lahore; pledges full support to Pakistan

Jeddah (IINA) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Sunday's barbaric bombing in Lahore, eastern Pakistan’s biggest city, killing 65 innocent citizens and injuring over 200 others.
OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani expressed his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the victims, most of whom were celebrating the Easter festival. He wished the injured quick recovery, and assured of the OIC’s fullest support to the leadership, government and people of Pakistan in confronting terrorism.
Madani stated that this terrible crime is an affront to our humanity. He called for concerted efforts in order to eliminate criminal and terrorist groups, and address the causes of their emergence. He also emphasized the need to isolate and hold accountable those behind these inhuman acts, and to track these groups that now threaten the lives of peaceful citizens and usurp their legitimate right to normal, dignified and peaceful life.
The secretary general emphasized the right of minorities to citizenship and to practice their faith in peace and comfort. He pointed out that these terrorist acts affect Muslims and non-Muslims alike and that the perpetrators of such acts are nihilists and barbaric.
The OIC chief announced his intention to invite the International Islamic Fiqh Academy to convene an extraordinary session to consider reiterating condemnation and criminalization of all those who claim responsibility for these crimes.
AB/IINA

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