UN Secretary-General strongly condemns suicide bombing in Baghdad
Xinhua News Agency, United Nations, January 21 (Reporter Shang Xuqian) United Nations Secretary-General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesperson on the 21st, strongly condemning the suicide bombing that occurred in the Iraqi capital Baghdad that day.
In a statement, the spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Dijaric said that Guterres strongly condemned the attack on civilians, expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims, the Iraqi government and people, and hoped that the injured would recover soon.
Guterres called on the Iraqi people to reject any acts of terrorist violence that attempt to undermine peace, stability and unity, and urged the Iraqi government to quickly locate the planners of the incident and bring them to justice.
Guterres reiterated that the United Nations supports the efforts of the Iraqi government and people to consolidate peace.
Two suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in a crowded market in the downtown area of Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, on the 21st.
The Iraqi Ministry of Health said that 32 people were killed in the bombing and 110 others were injured.