US denounces 'horrific' bomb attack in MarawiMilitary personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while police investigators look for evidence after a bomb attack at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Lanao del sur province on December 3, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The United States has condemned the “horrific terrorist attack” during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi City that left at least four people dead and dozens wounded. “We mourn those killed in the attack, and our thoughts are with the injured,” Miller said in a statement. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the blast. Eirene Mazon, Bangsamoro police public information officer, said in an interview with Teleradyo that investigators are “still gathering information” on the claim of the Islamic State.

Source: Philippine Star December 04, 2023 16:03 UTC