UNAMI denounces attack targeted worshipers in northern Baghdad

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (DSRSG), Mr. Gyorgy Busztin, condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s suicide bomb attack against a mosque in the northern area of Baghdad, which killed and injured dozens of worshipers, as they were exiting after evening prayers.

A statement by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) quoted Busztin as saying “This heinous act of violence which shocked the country, shall not undermine the belief in peaceful coexistence among the Iraqi people.”

Busztin extended “His deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded,” according to the statement.