American writer Avijit Roy was hacked to death on the street, his wife who was with him was also attacked when she tried to defend him. She survived. Ansar Bangla, an Islamist group, has claimed responsibility. Roy had written critically of Islamic radicals and had been on their hit list for years.
QUESTION: ‐ does the â is the Administration at a point where it can ascribe any kind of motive to this? Do you believe that it was anything more than just a murder? It certainly seems that the circumstances surrounding it would indicate that it is.
MS. PSAKI: We don't have more information at this point. We, of course, will provide consular assistance as is appropriate. We're also â stand ready to assist in the investigation if asked. Clearly, we know his background, which was why I outlined it, but don't have anything to ascribe in terms of a motive in this case.
Possibly ...cuz of Bibi's speech? You've blamed everything else on that