The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemned the dozens of persons killed in a terrorist attack inside a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday.

The Security Council members "condemned in the clearest terms the terrible and despicable terrorist attack that took place at the Koocha Risaldar Mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday, March 4, 2022," according to a news release.

The council members offered their sincere sympathies and condolences to the victims' families as well as the Pakistani government, and wished those injured a swift and complete recovery. They emphasised the need of bringing terrorism's perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors to justice, and asked other countries to work closely with Pakistan's administration.

They emphasised that terrorism, in all of its forms and manifestations, is one of the world's most significant dangers to peace and security.They emphasised that acts of terrorism, whatever of their motivation, are criminal and unacceptable, and that all states must work together to address terrorism's risks to world peace and security.

During Friday prayers, a suicide bomber detonated a bomb, killing 63 people and injuring 200 more.

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