Annan strongly condemns 'cowardly massacre' in Kashmir

Calling it a "cowardly act of terrorism," United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today strongly condemned yesterday's massacre of 24 people in Kashmir, including women and children.

A statement issued by a spokesman for Mr. Annan said the Secretary-General "condemns in the strongest possible terms as a cowardly act of terrorism" the killing of 24 Kashmiri Hindus that took place near the town of Shopian.

The Secretary-General also sent his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the statement said.