Panama rejects all forms of "violence and terrorism" after condemning attack in Switzerland

The Panamanian government has issued a strong condemnation of a knife attack that occurred at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, leaving several people injured. Panama expressed its "firmest condemnation" of the incident, which injured one person seriously.

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firmest condemnation

Through a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Panama conveyed "full solidarity with the people and the Government of the Swiss Confederation" following the attack. The ministry reiterated its "absolute rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism." The statement also reaffirmed Panama's commitment to peace, respect for human rights, and international cooperation in the face of all forms of extremism and terrorism.

Panamanian authorities extended their wishes for a "prompt and complete recovery to the victims." Swiss authorities indicated that the attack, which involved a knife, could be considered a "terrorist act." This assessment followed indications of a potential link between the alleged perpetrator and Islamist circles. Three individuals, aged 28, 43, and 52, sustained serious injuries, with one in critical condition.

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absolute rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism.

The suspect, a dual Swiss-Turkish national, was apprehended shortly after the attack. Reports suggest the individual's name appeared in police records related to an investigation from 2016 concerning a local mosque. Police also noted that the alleged perpetrator suffers from mental health issues and had been admitted to a psychiatric clinic, from which he was released just one day prior to the incident.

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prompt and complete recovery to the victims.