Obama condemns India terror attacks

Source: Xinhua | 11-27-2008 08:49

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the terror attacks occurred in India's Mumbai, which have claimed nearly 80 lives and left some 250 wounded.

"These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism," Obama's chief national security spokesperson, Brooke Anderson, said in a statement.

"President-elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of India."

"The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks," the statement added.

Also on Wednesday, the White House and the State Department slammed the attacks in Mumbai.

"No word on any American casualties at this point, and still assessing the hostage situation," the White House said.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei