Singapore shocked over Bhutto's assassination

Friday, December 28, 2007, 8:01 [IST]

Singapore, Dec 28 (UNI) Singapore has expressed deep shock over the assassination of the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto at an election rally in Rawalpindi.

"Singapore is shocked and horrified at the suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of Benazir Bhutto and other victims. We strongly condemn these murders. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of Ms Bhutto and other victims,'' said Singapore Foreign Ministry in a statement last night.

''Singapore strongly supports the efforts of the Pakistan government to bring the perpetrators to justice and combat terrorism," the statement added.

UNI

Topics: POLITICS-BHUTTO-SINGAPORE-SHOCK

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