The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has “unequivocally” condemned what it called a senseless terrorist attack in the Russian capital, Moscow.
On Friday evening, a group of unidentified gunmen reportedly armed with assault rifles went on a shooting spree at a Crocus City Hall and then inside the venue just before the concert by the rock band Picnic began, eyewitnesses told local media outlets.
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Later, an explosion took place in the building and a fire started. The fire at Crocus City Hall, in the town of Krasnogorsk outside Moscow, consumed an area of 12,900 square meters.
“Violence in any form against innocent lives is a grave violation of human rights and stands contrary to the principles of peace and justice. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time, said the PAC in a statement.
According to the latest figures provided by the Investigative Committee in Russia, more than 60 people died in the terrorist attack. The death toll is expected to rise.
Some 115 people were hospitalized, including 5 children, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said.
Meanwhile, the national intelligence agencies have detained 11 people, including four terrorists, who were directly involved in an attack on the Crocus City Hall, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Saturday.
“The activities of intelligence and law enforcement agencies have resulted in the detention of 11 people, including four terrorists, who directly participated in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall,” the FSB statement read.
Work is underway to identify terrorist accomplices and establish all the circumstances of the attack, authorities assured.
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