UN condemns recent spate of deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq

Ki-moon has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad and Muqdadiya

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad and Muqdadiya in Iraq that killed scores of civilians and injured many more.

“The Secretary-General concerned that these cowardly attacks claimed by ISIS at funerals, markets, and places of worship are aimed at undermining the unity of the people of Iraq. He appeals to them to reject such attempts at fear-mongering,” a statement issued today by his spokesman said.

On Monday, at least 38 people were killed and dozens more were injured by a suicide bomber at a funeral in Muqdadiya, about 60 miles north of Baghdad, while a suicide blast at a security checkpoint in Baghdad’s western outskirts killed at least eight members of the security forces, according to reports.

Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the Government and people of Iraq, the UN chief wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

In a separate statement today, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, JánKubiš, strongly condemned the attacks as well.