Ministry of Education's Statement on the Attack on a School in Pakistan

The Ministry of Education denounces the horrendous attack on a school in Peshawar in Pakistan earlier today.

The ministry is saddened by the unnecessary and violent death of so many innocent children, teachers and other staff members of the school. Our thoughts are with all the families and loved ones and the government and people of Pakistan.

Every child has the right to education and every effort should be made to help children avail themselves of Education opportunities. This right to education should never be interfered with, least of all through violence and intimidation.