REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, Reactions from around the world to the deadly Taliban attack on a military-run school in Peshawar, Pakistan on Tuesday.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai

"I am heartbroken by this senseless and cold blooded act of terror in Peshawar that is unfolding before us. Innocent children in their school have no place in horror such as this. I condemn these atrocious and cowardly acts and stand united with the government and armed forces of Pakistan whose efforts so far to address this horrific event are commendable. I, along with millions of others around the world, mourn these children, my brothers and sisters - but we will never be defeated." - 

US President Barack Obama

"The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today's horrific attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and loved ones. By targeting students and teachers in this heinous attack, terrorists have once again shown their depravity. We stand with the people of Pakistan, and reiterate the commitment of the United States to support the Government of Pakistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and extremism and to promote peace and stability in the region." 

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Peshawar

"The government together with the army has started Zarb-e-Azb and it will continue until the terrorism is rooted out from our land. We also have had discussions with Afghanistan that they and we together fight this terrorism, and this fight will continue. No one should have any doubt about it. " (Zarb-e-Azb is the name of the Pakistani military operation being carried out in North Waziristan).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

"Strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack at a school in Peshawar."

"It is a senseless act of unspeakable brutality that has claimed lives of the most innocent of human beings - young children in their school."

"My heart goes out to everyone who lost their loved ones today. We share their pain & offer our deepest condolences." - in a series of tweeted statements.

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani

"The killing of innocent children is contrary to Islam." 

The Afghan Taliban

The attack in Peshawar is "un-Islamic."  (The group added that it "always condemned the killing of innocent people")

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