On X social media, Guterres strongly condemned Friday´s incidents and also called those responsible to be held accountable.

“It is abhorrent that these attacks targeted people during peaceful religious ceremonies,” he posted.

According to press reports, three mosques were attacked in Pakistan as worshippers commemorated the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.

So far, the death toll exceeds fifty, while the number of injured is estimated at dozens.

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