U.S. officials condemned the attack on a school for the children of foreign Christian missionaries in Pakistan on Monday. Armed men, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, stormed the premises of the school in northeastern Islamabad and killed six Pakistani citizens who worked at the school. Two of the deceased were security personnel who attempted to confront the attackers. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department called the attack an 'abhorrent act of terrorism' and stated that Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims in a phone call with President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan. Pakistani officials say that none of the 146 foreign students at the school were harmed during the attack.
The U.S. Condemned the Attack on a Christian School in Pakistan - 2002-08-06
On August 6, 2002, armed men attacked a Christian school in Pakistan, killing six Pakistani staff members. The U.S. condemned the attack as terrorism, and Secretary of State Colin Powell expressed condolences to the victims' families. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in Pakistan, especially regarding foreign nationals.
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📰 What Happened
On August 6, 2002, armed men attacked a Christian school in Islamabad, killing six Pakistani staff members. The U.S. condemned the attack as terrorism and expressed condolences to the victims' families.
- The attack resulted in the deaths of six Pakistani citizens, including security personnel.
- None of the 146 foreign students were harmed during the incident.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Pakistan has faced numerous attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly in the post-9/11 era, raising concerns about terrorism and security in the region.
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