Manama: The United States on Saturday condemned the bomb attack in East Eker, a village to the south of the Bahraini capital Manama, that killed a policeman, saying it was “unjustified” and “murderous”.
“The United States condemns yesterday’s bomb attack in East Eker that killed a policeman,” the embassy in Bahrain said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the slain officer. Our hearts go out to those who will find themselves in mourning during this holy month of Ramadan, which should be a time of peace, reflection, fellowship with family and friends, and reconciliation.”
Early on Saturday, Chief of Public Security Major-General Tareq Al Hassan announced the death of policeman Mahmoud Fareed in a terrorist blast in East Eker.
He said in a statement that the policeman was referred to hospital and died in the early hours on Saturday.
Al Hassan added that an investigation had been launched to identify and apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice.
The US embassy in its statement said that terrorist blasts were undermining efforts exerted to achieve reconciliation following months of bitter divisions.
“Murderous attacks like yesterday’s are completely unjustified and undermine efforts to rebuild trust and pursue meaningful reconciliation in Bahrain. We call on all members of Bahraini society to unequivocally denounce these attacks and fully reject all forms of violence. Reconciliation and dialogue are the only way forward for all Bahrainis to achieve their legitimate aspirations,” the statement said.
