Bahrain condemns Diyala terrorist blast

Manama, July 18 (BNA): Bahrain strongly condemned the terrorist explosion which targeted yesterday (Friday) a traditional market in the province of Diyala in Iraq, leaving dozens of innocent people dead and injured. The Foreign Ministry denounced the terrorist blast which flouts all human and ethical values and contravenes religions that advocate the protection of human lives. In a statement today, it extended deepest condolences to the victims’ bereaved families, wishing the injured quick recovery. The ministry stressed Bahrain’s full solidarity with the Government and people of Iraq, reiterating support to all efforts aimed to achieve security and maintain stability in Iraq. It affirmed Bahrain’s rejection of terrorism, regardless of its motives or justifications, urging the intensification of international efforts to eradicate terrorism and rid the world of this evil scourge.