SA government condemns deadly Pakistan terror attack
The South African government has condemned a terrorist attack on a hospital in the Pakistan city of Quetta on Monday in which at least 70 people were killed and more than 100 injured. Conveying his condolences to the Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and his people‚ President Jacob Zuma stated that deliberate attacks against hospitals were contraventions of well-established international human rights and humanitarian law and constituted a crime against humanity."The South African Government condemns in the strongest terms the inhumane and gruesome terrorist attack against a hospital in Pakistan. Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned.“South Africa stands firmly with the international community in condemning all terrorism. We will continue to support regional and international efforts to address the scourge of terrorism in all its forms‚" Zuma said.He added: "The Government and people of South Africa extend deepest condolences to the Government and people of Pakistan and especially to the families of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery."..
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