The United States on Wednesday said it was troubled by a recent rise in attacks in Syria, a day after a blast in the northwest town of al-Bab killed at least 11 people.
"The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack near a crowded traffic circle in al-Bab yesterday," US State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement, adding that other reports indicated more than 20 people were killed. "We are deeply troubled by the rise in such terrorist attacks in recent months."US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted on Twitter, condemning the attack in al Bab, and reaffirming the US position.
The United States condemns the terrorist attack in al Bab, Syria. We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, which is a key step to advance a lasting political resolution to the Syrian conflict in line with UNSCR 2254.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) October 7, 2020