SCO condemns terrorist attack in Urumqi

"Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has received with deep indignation and sorrow the news about the terrorist act committed in Urumqi", said the statement posted on the official website of the SCO. "Dozens of people were killed and many more injured. Express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims, as well as victims of terrorist actions and strongly condemn this terrorist act", said in a statement further. There is no justification for any manifestation of terrorism and violence targeting civilians. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is expressing sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the dead and injured, as well as to the people and the government of the People's Republic of China. This terrorist act has once again emphasized the need to further step up the efforts of the international community on combating terrorism and extremism in any forms and manifestations. Recall that on Thursday morning at a market in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, a series of explosions occurred, killing 31 and injuring 94 people.