We strongly condemn the perpetrators of the Boston bombings and offer our sympathies and condolences to the victims and their relatives.

Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, killing three people, including an 8-year-old boy, and injuring more than 140 others, at least 17 of whom are in a critical condition. There are reports that another two unexploded bombs were found nearby.

Images of the messy and bloody aftermath of the blasts have revealed the violence of the attack. No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts and no suspects have yet been identified, but the bombs appear to be a well-organized terrorist attack.